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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. Most any 1 ton single or dually is good for 3500 lbs. preference is yours.
Going 10+ year old gasser I’d be like you and look for any brand but with the emphasis on miles and condition. And being in NE unless you find a grandpas farmer sunday go meetin truck, I’d look where it doesn’t rust much and budget the trip into your cost.
Be patient. I’d go older low-miles before newer beat up high miles. And since you’re talking pre-6 speed automatics, I’d be looking for a stick if you could find it or a 5 speed torq shift auto V10 Ford.
Good luck shopping!
Going 10+ year old gasser I’d be like you and look for any brand but with the emphasis on miles and condition. And being in NE unless you find a grandpas farmer sunday go meetin truck, I’d look where it doesn’t rust much and budget the trip into your cost.
Be patient. I’d go older low-miles before newer beat up high miles. And since you’re talking pre-6 speed automatics, I’d be looking for a stick if you could find it or a 5 speed torq shift auto V10 Ford.
Good luck shopping!
