Tow vehicle under $10k

sweetiebt wrote:
We just purchased a 28 ft travel trailer with 7,700lb Gross weight and are now looking for a tow vehicle. This tow vehicle would be a third vehicle used exclusively for towing when we go camping (maybe 10 times a year). Because of this we are looking for a cheaper vehicle under $10k. We would love to keep it around $5k-$7k if possible. We have found a couple 2001 Silverado 2500HD with a little over 100k miles that are around $5,000. Would those be worth it?..we are staying away from the 2003-2004 6.0L ford diesels (after being warned by two separate garages about them).

We are in CA and are hopeful to find some suggestions about what tow vehicle would suit our needs. We would probably go with an older vehicle with low miles over a newer vehicle with higher miles...any suggestions for what we should be looking for??

Absolutely.

My wife has a 2001 Silverado 2500HD with a 6.0L gasser. It currently has 99,000mi on it. I have towed trailers heavier than 7,700# so I can say that 7,700# is well within the capabilities of the trucks you are looking at.

Other than replacing a LF wheel bearing and the fuel gauge sending unit this thing just sees routine maintenance.