HD trucks

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Opinion, I am looking to buy a new truck, it will be used most of the time for daily driving, however I do pull a 8, 000 lb 5th wheel about once every 2 months. I would like the torque of the diesel for hill climbing, don't want to be the last one up the hill. Which is the better truck, Ford, Chevy or dodge? Or is there a gas engine out there that will give me the torque I desire, thanks for your feedback.

Mark F.

[ib516]

If you're buying new, the news is good. There's really no bad choice out there between Ford, GM, and Ram, gas or diesel. Pickuptrucks.com did a couple good comparison tests lately that show how each brand performs, and which ones THEY liked best. See "Challenges" at the top of THIS PAGE.

They all have different "personalities". Go drive them, price them out, then decide what fits your budget and more importantly, which one YOU like best. After all, you have to live with your purchase.

[96Bounder30E]

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[time2roll]

Welcome to RV.net

I would get 3500/350 SRW. They are all good brands.

Maybe poke around in "Tow Vehicles" forum for many endless discussions comparing the trucks.

[64thunderbolt]

everyone has a favorite. All the new ones are good. Diesel will give you more power, longer life but maint & repairs are more expensive. My thought on this is if I did not need a diesel to tow my trailer comfortably in the mtns I would not own one for the reasons I stated. An oil change @ home doing it myself is around $100. Go drive them and pic one. Biggest issue is where do you tow? what terrain? then decide if the added cost of a diesel will be worth it to you. The bump from gas to diesel is quite a bit. But trade or sale value down the road will be better so just do what will work for you and don't let any of us here make YOUR decision. Good luck & enjoy your new ride.

[old_guy]

my Brother in law would not buy his diesel until they gave him the go ahead to tow his TT up cabbage hill in eastern Oregon. the diesel did great and he bought it. some thing to think about.

[Ron3rd]

I like the new Ram 2500 or 3500 with the 6.4 Hemi.

[mena661]

bobcouch wrote:
MEXICOWANDERER just gave you the best advice you're going to get. Of course, what he said (and what I'm writing) is just an opinion.

X2, go drive them all and pick one. Of course, others will be along to tell why you shouldn't buy a particular truck.

[bobcouch]

MEXICOWANDERER just gave you the best advice you're going to get. Of course, what he said (and what I'm writing) is just an opinion.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Which political party, which religion, shaken or stirred? On this forum, which battery, which solar setup, what kind of aftermarket heater? You encourage an avalanche of opinions.

You would do well to test drive diesel pickups of equal weight. Note the acceleration and power yourself, and not rely on opinions. Having more gears to choose from is IMHO citical. Ford, Chevy and Dodge all have powerful engines these days. Are not other aspects of individual makes and models just as important?

I, personally, would no more rely on an internet forum opinion to select a motor vehicle than I would to select an opinion of who to vote for --------- just saying