Time for a new truck
I've been out of the RV world for 5 years now, but need a new vehicle and thinking of getting a trailer again so looking at trucks -- just a "half" ton though. Here are some impressions: - They ha...
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tdst51 wrote:2manytoyz wrote:
If you're considering a Dodge, please do some research on them, and read reports on how they perform with coil springs while towing. If you want a truck, buy one with a truck suspension. A close friend learned this le$$on the hard way.
I don't know what that means about the coil suspension; does that means it's not a real truck with real truck suspension? Gee, funny how mine has a coil suspension, tows my RV just fine, and rides better than our car.
This concerned me so I did some research, but the only negative thing I found was a debunked youtube video. All legitimate reviews I found said the Ram was actually more stable than the Ford when towing. But if you can refer me to anything please do.
tdst51 wrote:
RVs and half-ton trucks?!? Never happen with me unless it's a REALLY small RV.
It's all relative. There are lots of people towing with SUVs; most half-ton trucks are markedly better than most SUVs. I would gladly consider an HD truck if they offered a decent engine that didn't cost $8000+. But I don't plan on towing anything over 24 ft at any rate.
