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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At this point I'm leaning in the direction of 350 SD 4x4 SRW 6.8l V10 gas Super or Crew with long bed. I've got nothing against GMC/Silverado 3500s, it's just that these aren't nearly as common as the F350s in my neck of the woods--particularly with my $15-$16K budget.
The dually-no dually issue is hard to decide, but the mud/snow traction issue is a concern for me so I'll probably stick with the SRW. I'll get the camper after the truck, and if I need to downsize that a bit to stay within weight ratings I can live with that... But I definitely need a capable mud/snow driver since this won't be a camper-only truck.
I'm focusing on F350s 2005 and later (significant 2005 upgrades). Looks like the same 6.8L V10 was used 2005 through 2010, then new engines and a locking diff option with the 2011s.
With my budget I'm obviously seeing trucks with some high miles on them. How many miles are too many?
I know engine life depends on lots of things, but I'm assuming most people are buying 350s (rather than 150s or maybe most 250s) as real work trucks with real work miles on them.
More miles = lower price, but potentially spending that savings sooner rather than later on repairs/upkeep. 'Trying to find a decent trade off point between the two...
Any thoughts/advice to help my shopping appreciated! Thanks!
The dually-no dually issue is hard to decide, but the mud/snow traction issue is a concern for me so I'll probably stick with the SRW. I'll get the camper after the truck, and if I need to downsize that a bit to stay within weight ratings I can live with that... But I definitely need a capable mud/snow driver since this won't be a camper-only truck.
I'm focusing on F350s 2005 and later (significant 2005 upgrades). Looks like the same 6.8L V10 was used 2005 through 2010, then new engines and a locking diff option with the 2011s.
With my budget I'm obviously seeing trucks with some high miles on them. How many miles are too many?
I know engine life depends on lots of things, but I'm assuming most people are buying 350s (rather than 150s or maybe most 250s) as real work trucks with real work miles on them.
More miles = lower price, but potentially spending that savings sooner rather than later on repairs/upkeep. 'Trying to find a decent trade off point between the two...
Any thoughts/advice to help my shopping appreciated! Thanks!
