Which truck to get?
Hello all! I just retired after teaching for 32 years! I have a 2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23RB and right now pull it with my 2008 Mercedes ML350. I would like to do some longer out of state trips (Smok...
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That trailer is within the tow rating of pretty much any full size truck on the market if it only weighs 4,500 pounds. If that's the advertised dry weight it likely weighs more than 1,000 pounds over that.
You certainly don't need a diesel. Just about everything will have an automatic transmission. If it's got 5 or more speeds it should be just fine. Preferably with a tow/haul mode.
I've had excellent service from numerous GM trucks over the years. A GM 1500 or 2500 would work just fine. The 5.3L or 6.0L are both excellent reliable engines. Just get one new enough to have the 6 speed transmission. 2009 and up I think.
You certainly don't need a diesel. Just about everything will have an automatic transmission. If it's got 5 or more speeds it should be just fine. Preferably with a tow/haul mode.
I've had excellent service from numerous GM trucks over the years. A GM 1500 or 2500 would work just fine. The 5.3L or 6.0L are both excellent reliable engines. Just get one new enough to have the 6 speed transmission. 2009 and up I think.
