Under-$16K truck with 3500lb camper payload?
Hello! Truck camping newbie here, hoping for a little truck-buying advice from you experienced users. I need to replace my current 4×4 project/hauler/bad weather roads truck (not my daily driver–I ...
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The years of Fords your looking at are cheap for a reason. If their diesels, the motor is JUNK.
In old trucks to get close to that payload, likely closer to 4000 pounds, you will need a dually. Mid 90s Chevy with a big block gas motor, or a pre 2005 Ford with a 7.3L diesel or a 5.9L Dodge Cummins could fit your budget. But even those trucks in good shape could push you out of your budget. They are in demand after all.
In old trucks to get close to that payload, likely closer to 4000 pounds, you will need a dually. Mid 90s Chevy with a big block gas motor, or a pre 2005 Ford with a 7.3L diesel or a 5.9L Dodge Cummins could fit your budget. But even those trucks in good shape could push you out of your budget. They are in demand after all.
