Which truck do I buy for my Travel Trailer?
Hi, I have purchased a new Coachmen Catalina 35' travel trailer that has a empty weight of 7300lbs. Keep in mind that I will never haul water because of the extra weight aND I don't see overy 1000lbs ...
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Are you looking for something new or used? Back in 1985, all the big three had dually trucks with a 10,000 GVWR. IN 2004, the crewcab F-250 4X4 diesel had a 7,800 curb weight and 8,800 GVWR, so a cargo rating less than 1,000 pounds, including passengers and all the stuff.
In 2005, Ford increased it's GVWR on the F-250 to 10,000 pounds, so it can now carry over 2,000 pounds. It was a few years later that Dodge and GMC increased their GVWR and can carry as much as the Fords did.
You will want to avoid the Ford diesels between 2003 and 2010. In 2011, Ford started manufacturing their own pickup diesel engines again, and they have proven even more powerful, and much more reliable than the 2004 - 2010 engines.
IF you select a 1999 - 2003 Ford diesel, you need to consider a SRW F-350 with it's 9,900 GVWR, or look for the 5.4L or 6.8L V10 gas engine truck that is 2005 and later. These can really haul the load, and are much more powerful than the mid-90's diesels that any of the Big Three put out then. Todays' diesels are much more powerful than models made in the 80's and 90's. They are also much more smoke free too!
Good luck on your search!
Fred.
In 2005, Ford increased it's GVWR on the F-250 to 10,000 pounds, so it can now carry over 2,000 pounds. It was a few years later that Dodge and GMC increased their GVWR and can carry as much as the Fords did.
You will want to avoid the Ford diesels between 2003 and 2010. In 2011, Ford started manufacturing their own pickup diesel engines again, and they have proven even more powerful, and much more reliable than the 2004 - 2010 engines.
IF you select a 1999 - 2003 Ford diesel, you need to consider a SRW F-350 with it's 9,900 GVWR, or look for the 5.4L or 6.8L V10 gas engine truck that is 2005 and later. These can really haul the load, and are much more powerful than the mid-90's diesels that any of the Big Three put out then. Todays' diesels are much more powerful than models made in the 80's and 90's. They are also much more smoke free too!
Good luck on your search!
Fred.
