Truck Camper Magazine Chooses RAM
http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/tcm-debuts-2014-ram-3500
Forum Discussion
I really do appreciate TCM and used their site as a resource when choosing my TC, but I was shocked when they originally chose a SHORT BED truck. I guess they also realized their mistake, as long bed was now the only option.
Not everyone can afford swap out for new trucks like they have when you make a mistake, although I am sure they write it off as a business deduction, taking some of the sting off the transaction.
The lesson here is, try and buy the biggest truck you can afford. It is hard plan for the road ahead, but not many people end up buying a smaller boat, or a smaller TC (I generalize). I don't want an under sized truck limiting my future decisions.
IMHO, some of his comments justifying gas over diesel is mostly justifying in his mind the gasser purchase.
Some statements are just plan funny: "A credible argument can be made that a diesel engine will offer better longevity, and improved resale value compared to gas engines. Of course this difference would need to be quite significant to offset diesels higher upfront costs, maintenance costs, and fueling costs."
Credible argument, come on now, yes there is an upfront cost but you will make that back in spades in a re-sale.
There is also NO increased maintenance costs. That might have been true in the old days, but with a recommended oil change interval of 15,000 miles (RAM Truck) I don't see that comparison anymore. I am almost ready for my second service at 30,000 miles, my first service was at 15,000 miles and cost me $252.64.
Diesel in So. California is still 10 cents cheaper then regular unleaded.
Wake me up if he is still seeing those double digit gas mileage figures while carrying a TC on the back. I'll be the first to congratulate him.
Not everyone can afford swap out for new trucks like they have when you make a mistake, although I am sure they write it off as a business deduction, taking some of the sting off the transaction.
The lesson here is, try and buy the biggest truck you can afford. It is hard plan for the road ahead, but not many people end up buying a smaller boat, or a smaller TC (I generalize). I don't want an under sized truck limiting my future decisions.
IMHO, some of his comments justifying gas over diesel is mostly justifying in his mind the gasser purchase.
Some statements are just plan funny: "A credible argument can be made that a diesel engine will offer better longevity, and improved resale value compared to gas engines. Of course this difference would need to be quite significant to offset diesels higher upfront costs, maintenance costs, and fueling costs."
Credible argument, come on now, yes there is an upfront cost but you will make that back in spades in a re-sale.
There is also NO increased maintenance costs. That might have been true in the old days, but with a recommended oil change interval of 15,000 miles (RAM Truck) I don't see that comparison anymore. I am almost ready for my second service at 30,000 miles, my first service was at 15,000 miles and cost me $252.64.
Diesel in So. California is still 10 cents cheaper then regular unleaded.
Wake me up if he is still seeing those double digit gas mileage figures while carrying a TC on the back. I'll be the first to congratulate him.
