DISCUSSION: 8 ft + crew cab vs. SUV
#1. This is not a question; pretend we're having a beer by the campfire. The goal is fun discussion and sharing of experiences. People regurgitating "canned answers" and telling me I have to make t...
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ALL AROUND GOOD DISCUSSION, Special thanks to MF man, PA12DRVR, ford truck guy, Lantley, blt2ski.
blt2' We know canoe hauling very well :), and would LOVE to have the Travelall you describe!
Lantley: Spent 3 great days at Patapsco State Park last June...You might have problems getting your engine up to operating temperature ;)
I'll think a bit on the 1-to vs. 3/4 ton suggestions. I know we don't need the 1-ton, but I get it, minimal $ difference but SOME capacity difference...and there are $ to be saved on a truck vs a Suburban. I can't see going all the way to a 4-number.
Short-beds are nice, but I occasionally buy 2 by 4s and plywood sheets...and it's nice to be able to put the gate up.
Whatever our TV will be, it will spend some time as a grocery hauler, some time hauling other stuff and some time pulling a camper.
My other idea is to put a basic camper-top/cap on the truck and SOMETIMES use it for QUICK, solo camping trips.
I don't need to discuss 4WD...do most of us NEED it? Probably not. But I need it occasionally for stuff "other than camping". It means a lot for resale value. It's incredibly useful for occasional mud, snow, sand or loose gravel.
It's incredibly not useful when you use it to get MORE stuck. :)
Another round of beers? :)
blt2' We know canoe hauling very well :), and would LOVE to have the Travelall you describe!
Lantley: Spent 3 great days at Patapsco State Park last June...You might have problems getting your engine up to operating temperature ;)
I'll think a bit on the 1-to vs. 3/4 ton suggestions. I know we don't need the 1-ton, but I get it, minimal $ difference but SOME capacity difference...and there are $ to be saved on a truck vs a Suburban. I can't see going all the way to a 4-number.
Short-beds are nice, but I occasionally buy 2 by 4s and plywood sheets...and it's nice to be able to put the gate up.
Whatever our TV will be, it will spend some time as a grocery hauler, some time hauling other stuff and some time pulling a camper.
My other idea is to put a basic camper-top/cap on the truck and SOMETIMES use it for QUICK, solo camping trips.
I don't need to discuss 4WD...do most of us NEED it? Probably not. But I need it occasionally for stuff "other than camping". It means a lot for resale value. It's incredibly useful for occasional mud, snow, sand or loose gravel.
It's incredibly not useful when you use it to get MORE stuck. :)
Another round of beers? :)
