cewillis wrote:
I know for a fact that one can (sometimes - if they're lucky) buy an 'older', low mileage, diesel, SRW 2500hd, meticulously maintained and upgraded to better than 3500 SRW (same year) capacity, that can easily carry 3000 lbs, for half or less of $60000. I know because I have one that I bought new -- (and I'm damn sure not going to sell it).
Add a moderate size, high quality used camper for $15000, and you're at half your new price estimate.
This is me. I bought my 2002 7.3 100k miles, mint for $15k 3 years ago. It came with bags and an extra leaf. I added upper bump stops for $50, added some torklifts and upgraded tires.
I just bought a very clean 2007 camper last month for only $11k. I'm feeling pretty good about what I got on a budget.