Hi everyone,I really appreciate all the help I get on here. I have another question for you guys. I have a Lance 650 on my 2015 Nissan Titan w/ a Tow Package. I've also added rear suspension and a brake controller to my truck. I also tow behind me a large 2-Horse Bumper Pull Trailer with an 1100lb horse in it and usually have a friends 900-1000lb horse as well. My horse trailer is about 3500lbs with nothing in it. I added an E-Z lift kit w/ Sway Control to my trailer. My tow capacity is 9,300 lbs. My wet weight of my camper is 1800lbs.When I originally got my Titan I planned on just zipping around the valley to destinations with my horse. I didn't know I'd be getting a truck camper. I've never had any problems so far while towing all of this weight. I've even done several trips going up and down long hills (from Phoenix to Flagstaff) without issues. Yet, I have a lot of experienced horse people giving me strange looks and suggesting I get a bigger truck. When people tell me this do they think they are stressing a bigger engine or heavier truck? I also need to switch to a 4x4 because of some of the base camps I end up at I am afraid of getting stuck.I am partial to Ram Trucks, but have been fairly happy with my Titan. I've been considering a couple of options but wanted to get your opinions.Option #1: A 2017 Ram 2500 w/ a V8 engine and tow capacity of 13,000lbs (could get nicer trim for same price as below)Option #2: A 2017 Ram 2500 w/ a Cummins Diesel and a tow capacity of 17,000lbs (most expensive and most basic trim)Option #3: A 2017 Nissan Titan XD w/ a Cummins Diesel and tow capacity of 13,000lbs (most value and best warranty)All of your thoughts are greatly appreciated :)

It sounds like your current truck works fine other than 4x4? Too bad, the Titan sounds like it is up to the task other than that. If it came with a locking type diff and you went to more aggressive tires it might be just fine.I would personally go with Option 2. In fact looking to buy my 3rd Cummins P/U now. Have always liked the easy power the Cummins truck delivers right off idle. The trailer and camper would be an easy tow with plenty of power on tap if you ever go to a bigger trailer.I'm sure any of these trucks would work fine for what you describe above though.

My experience with Nissan is that they don't stand behind their warranty. Our Altima had a problem with the motor mounts. I had 2 Nissan dealers tell me that the warranty should cover it. Nissan wouldn't. You are much better off with Ram.

Mortimer Brewster wrote:You are much better off with Ram.Davesmith.com in Kellog, Idahoor DennisDillon.com in the Boise, Idaho area are two highly recommended dealers.

Option 2. Get the diesel Ram if you're going to step up to a bigger truck. You'll love it, and it won't even know that camper and trailer are on it. That makes a significant difference in comfort, stress and fatigue on you when on a trip. What used to be a loaded-heavy drive will seem like a leisurely effortless cruise. The tow rating number in the brochure isn't the whole story!

burningman wrote:Option 2. Get the diesel Ram if you're going to step up to a bigger truck. You'll love it, and it won't even know that camper and trailer are on it. That makes a significant difference in comfort, stress and fatigue on you when on a trip. What used to be a loaded-heavy drive will seem like a leisurely effortless cruise. The tow rating number in the brochure isn't the whole story!Last year I did several 8+ hour trips alone while hauling my horse. I feel like having a more than capable truck will give me some peace of mind.

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scout4trout
Explorer
Feb 11, 2017
The new Ram 2500 has gone to a five link coil rear suspenion which provides a great ride and good towing capacity, but I've heard it doesn't handle the load of a truck camper very well.
horseshoesnhapp
Explorer
Feb 11, 2017
burningman wrote:
Option 2. Get the diesel Ram if you're going to step up to a bigger truck.
You'll love it, and it won't even know that camper and trailer are on it.
That makes a significant difference in comfort, stress and fatigue on you when on a trip.
What used to be a loaded-heavy drive will seem like a leisurely effortless cruise.
The tow rating number in the brochure isn't the whole story!

Last year I did several 8+ hour trips alone while hauling my horse. I feel like having a more than capable truck will give me some peace of mind.
burningman
Explorer II
Feb 11, 2017
Option 2. Get the diesel Ram if you're going to step up to a bigger truck.
You'll love it, and it won't even know that camper and trailer are on it.
That makes a significant difference in comfort, stress and fatigue on you when on a trip.
What used to be a loaded-heavy drive will seem like a leisurely effortless cruise.
The tow rating number in the brochure isn't the whole story!
deltabravo
Nomad
Feb 11, 2017
Mortimer Brewster wrote:
You are much better off with Ram.

Davesmith.com in Kellog, Idaho
or DennisDillon.com in the Boise, Idaho area are two highly recommended
dealers.
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
Feb 11, 2017
My experience with Nissan is that they don't stand behind their warranty. Our Altima had a problem with the motor mounts. I had 2 Nissan dealers tell me that the warranty should cover it. Nissan wouldn't. You are much better off with Ram.
work2much
Explorer
Feb 11, 2017
It sounds like your current truck works fine other than 4x4? Too bad, the Titan sounds like it is up to the task other than that. If it came with a locking type diff and you went to more aggressive tires it might be just fine.

I would personally go with Option 2. In fact looking to buy my 3rd Cummins P/U now. Have always liked the easy power the Cummins truck delivers right off idle. The trailer and camper would be an easy tow with plenty of power on tap if you ever go to a bigger trailer.

I'm sure any of these trucks would work fine for what you describe above though.

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