Where to start? I need a truck!
I know it's a contentious issue, but I'm feeling overwhelmed with how to select a truck. I know I need at least a 3-series to haul a TC at around 5000lb (AF990 loaded/wet should be around 5000lb) ...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
I am not a big fan of diesel pickup trucks, UNLESS you are going to be hauling a big load more than 50 percent of the time.
A properly equipped F150 with either the 3.5L EcoBoost or the 5.0L V8 will tow 5000 lbs all day, up mountains. A gasser will cost less to buy, cost less to fill up and cost less to maintain than a diesel.
In 2017MY, the F150 get a new 10 speed automatic transmission. It has an extra low, low gear for better acceleration, especially when towing. The top couple of gears are probably not used when towing, except downhill.
If you were up close to 10,000 lbs, then I would say go diesel.
um this is the truck camper forum. we aren't towing a trailer we are carrying 3-6000 pound of camper in the bed. a F150 is not going to carry much over a lightweight popup or if it is the Specail camper model a Lance 650 orother MFG equivalent
