I read nothing but problems out of new trucks now. The new Ford 7.3 gas engine that I had hopes for has spark plug wiring harness problems. Chevy gas engines are still using the deal where they drop cylinders out and it leads to engine failure. My son lost an engine because of this. I don't know about Rams. I currently have a 2000 Ford F250 7.3 with 160000 miles that is running great but just wondering about others experiences on newer trucks.

I know Toyota's are reliable but unfortunately they will not carry my camper or I would buy one.

Well I had 375k miles on my 01 ram and it is still going at my brother in laws house. Not that it never needed a repair that not really anything I would call abnormal. My 2017 ram at 144k had an oil leak fixed under warranty aside from that no issues. Most truck forums and here for that matter focus on problems, you rarely hear from the vast majority of owners who either have no problems or at least don’t voice them on the internet. Think back 30 or 40 years ago and American automakers could barely build a vehicle that could last out of warranty. You don’t think they went bang back then. They built engines to last 75-80 k miles carburetor problems on the GM Rochester quadrajet that they just kept using for years. Don’t forget the points and condensers crapping out on the highway in the rain, distributors caps cracking leaving you stranded. Granted the fixes were easier if you had a modicum of mechanical ability and you didn’t need a computer to figure out what was wrong. Thankfully the Japanese pretty much forced the American makers to up their game. Though they have had their share of problems over the years as wellVehicles seem insanely expensive today but they are also insanely better in so many ways. I do long for the old days vehicles of yesteryears simplicity but the heated seats,variable timing, brakes etc of today would be hard to give up

Not all Chevy engines "drop cylinders". The 6.0 never did in any form that I'm aware of; neither did the 8.1. big block. The new 6.6L gas doesn't have that "feature" either. I'm not sure about the 6.2L in the 1500's.Mainly, it's just the 5.3L in the 1500 trucks. If you're looking for a truck to carry a camper you don't want a 1500 anyway so a Chevy should be just fine for you.

Every model of vehicle is both reliable and has issues. It seems the 7.3 issue was fixed 6 months ago with a $24 part.https://tfltruck.com/2020/09/fix-is-coming-ford-super-duty-7-3l-v8-spark-plug-wire-update/

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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Mar 27, 2021
Kavoom wrote:
Kayteg1 wrote:
trailernovice wrote:

As far as vehicles it ain't like the old days.. it's much better

None of the above exist on my 1922 Ford Model T

Did you get the roll up windows?

I think those come 20 years later.
I have 2-piece tillable windshield and canvas for the sides, but I think that is aftermarket.
Everything works even when battery & alternator fails.
Kavoom
Explorer
Mar 27, 2021
Kayteg1 wrote:
trailernovice wrote:

As far as vehicles it ain't like the old days.. it's much better

None of the above exist on my 1922 Ford Model T

Did you get the roll up windows?
Kavoom
Explorer
Mar 27, 2021
My next one will likely be the Ram 2500 with the tried and true Hemi 6.4 gas engine (save 9K vs Diesel). I saw a 2021 69K (MSRP)pretty much loaded including the tow package with...
Surround View Camera
Trailer Reverse Guidance
Cargo View Camera
Trailer Tow Mirrors with Trailer Spot Lamp & Power Convex Mirror
Blind Spot Monitoring (trailer included) with Cross Path Detection
3.5-inch Color Driver Cluster
Big Horn/Lone Star Grille

They also have the bigger cooling alternator...

AND even a sunroof for 58K after discounts and change here a week or so ago. It was the best deal I've seen in awhile. It had everything I would order... I can get 15 to 18 trade in on my 1500 and now days I'm only using the truck for towing and the transfer station so, that ought to do me till I"m personally done. I won't tow anything that is more than that can handle.
jimh406
Explorer III
Mar 27, 2021
Kayteg1 wrote:
burningman wrote:
Why do people recommend Toyotas to replace 3/4 or 1-ton trucks?

Where?
The post asks about new reliable truck. Nothing about replacement.

Maybe you missed the first post in the thread.

It is implied by the OP who said he had a 2000 Ford F250 7.3, and also spoke about the new Ford 7.3 that is only available in 3/4 and above trucks.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Mar 27, 2021
burningman wrote:
Why do people recommend Toyotas to replace 3/4 or 1-ton trucks?

Where?
The post asks about new reliable truck. Nothing about replacement.
burningman
Explorer II
Mar 27, 2021
Why do people recommend Toyotas to replace 3/4 or 1-ton trucks?
MORSNOW
Navigator II
Mar 25, 2021
specta wrote:
220.000 miles on my 2011 Chevy 2500HD. Still running the factory brakes.
Fuel pump at 180,000. That's the only repair so far.

That's why I'm keeping my 2012 GMC 2500HD 6.0 gasser. Had a leaky front axle seal repaired when brand new and never had it back to shop for anything. Oil changes, tires and low beam headlight bulb, everything else is stock and untouched.
specta
Explorer
Mar 25, 2021
220.000 miles on my 2011 Chevy 2500HD. Still running the factory brakes.
Fuel pump at 180,000. That's the only repair so far.
zb39
Explorer
Mar 25, 2021
All the big 3 make a great truck. There are millions of them out there getting the job done everyday and you don't ever hear about it. Go buy and start having fun.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2021
trailernovice wrote:

As far as vehicles it ain't like the old days.. it's much better

None of the above exist on my 1922 Ford Model T