Truck upgrade?

Grit dog wrote:

hikingst1ck wrote:

The truck isn't my daily driver. Other than pulling the TT it's only driven when I've got stuff that won't fit in or is too dirty for the back of the CRV.

That's a nice new truck to have for only camping trips and home improvement duties.
Seems your only real "issue" was having to wind 'er up to climb hills. Presumably you feel the chassis handled the trailer fine (which it should).

I don't think you'll take much hit, if any, selling your truck. Especially if you got it for anything under MSRP. Truck prices are nuts right now.
But that translates to cost of whatever you replace it with.

If your happy otherwise, I'd just keep it. If going with a gas truck as a replacement, save for a 3.5 EcoBoost, or a deep geared new Ram or Ford 3/4 ton, everything else will actually be lacking a bit in the HP department if you get into real high altitude towing out west. You lose 3% power approx per 1000 ft elevation increase on naturally aspirated engines.

Translation, bigger NA gassers will give you some more power East of the Rockies. Trips through the Western mountains will level the playing field though.

If you're set on a new or almost new truck and value warranty, new truck features and low miles, then IMO, I'd stick with what you have.

My personal perspective, I'd buy something older (sub 10 year old range, 50-75k miles) with a big engine in the size and configuration you want and lower overall capital expense.

While I disagree with it being a great idea to skip the WDH (they do more than help support the hitch weight)...if the truck is solely for towing, I do agree, that you might check what the dealer will give you right now. I wouldn't be surprised if you get the full purchase price back. Then you could get a 3/4ton which while not necessary for this trailer does give you a bit of room to increase trailer size...a 6-10yr old 3/4 ton with the bigger V8 will likely be much cheaper and help keep RPM more manageable.