Tow Vehicle Question (year recommendations)

[Aridon]

Folks, could use some advice from people with more knowledge on the topic of tow vehicles than I have.

I know the DRW 1 tons in the relatively recent past have been upgraded considerably. If I were considering a used truck to tow a:

Grand Design Momentum 395

Momentum 395 Stats

Dry weight: 15,400
Hitch weight: 3,400 ish
GVW: 25,000


What years would I be looking at to be able to tow that with a DRW 1 ton from Dodge or Ford or Chevy?

Anything I should know about those years in particular (years to avoid, specific issues with components, new year for engine type etc)?


Thank you for time and knowledge.

[Bionic_Man]

Pretty trailer. The specs say it has a 20,000 GVWR, not 25.

I know my 2012 RAM with max tow is rated at 19,xxx.

The challenge with buying a newer used diesel truck is you don't end up saving much cash. They just hold their value too well. You won't spend much more buying new.

[KD4UPL]

GM was substantially upgraded in 2011. I wouldn't go older than that.

[agesilaus]

Any of the three, Fords model year 2012 or later, I think Dodge upgraded theirs in 2013. Not sure about GM

[donn0128]

Ram 3500 DRW 6.7L Cummins, Aisin trans 4.10 rear end. That combo should be rated to 30K pounds.

[stickdog]

I'm only familiar with Ford, I unfortunately have a 6.4 which is B5 limited while most stations have up to B20 fuel depending on the calendar and govt regulation. If your buying used Ford diesel get a 6.7 2011 or later.