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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Hey thanks. I wasn't considering a diesel. One I'm considering is a 2008 F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew LB 4x4, gas, with the V10, SRW. The door sticker shows a GVWR of 11,200, front GAWR of 5600, rear GAWR 7000 (18 x 8.0 wheels LT 275 70R18E tires). I think curb weight is 6988, so that would get me a payload of around 4200 right?
It's got 225K miles on it and has obviously been a "worked" truck (some body dents/dings in places, etc.), but selling for around 9000...
It's got 225K miles on it and has obviously been a "worked" truck (some body dents/dings in places, etc.), but selling for around 9000...
donn0128 wrote:
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.
