Mar-09-2016 04:45 AM
Mar-14-2016 11:00 AM
ol' yeller wrote:
I sold my '99 F250 Superduty Supercab 2WD 2 years ago here in WA for $8,000. It had the V10 with about 105,000 miles on it. It had fairly new tires, a tranny temp gauge, a 410 rear end and a short bed with a canopy. It also had a nice set of aftermarket wheels on it. No rust, no dents and the interior was really nice. I wouldn't have hesitated hooking it up and driving to Florida for a second. The woman who bought it had her mechanic look it over and he said if she wouldn't buy it, he would. She was the first one to come look at it.
My point is that there are good deals out there if you look for them. Secondly, even though I had been told the same thing about 2 WD trucks, I had no problem selling mine. I didn't get the same money I would have gotten for a 4WD but I felt I got a fair deal for it as did the buyer. I never had a need for 4WD in the 10 plus years I owned it here in the great Northwet.
Mar-11-2016 04:32 AM
Mar-11-2016 12:44 AM
Washington Bound wrote:boogie_4wheel wrote:
I agree with 93Cobra2271. Verify trailer tires, brakes, and bearings. Check roof vents for brittle plastic that could be damages by 70mph winds.
I recommend a newer half-ton rated for the weight (they do exist), or any older 3/4+ of just about any flavor rated for the weight.
In my area, a truck to move that (and hopefully be serviceable and dependable enough to make the journey) would be $4000-5000 at a minimum (but maybe I have high standards).
So, it's possible to find a 1/2 ton that would tow my trailer... are there specifications on the trucks that would tell me that?
Mar-10-2016 02:50 PM
Mar-10-2016 11:51 AM
justafordguy wrote:
I also think that if you need a truck anyway, get a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck and have a great trip.
Mar-10-2016 11:48 AM
valhalla360 wrote:
If you need a truck in the long run go ahead and just get the truck and tow it out yourself. It will be cheaper (even if you sold the truck at the other end, it would still probably be cheaper).
I would go 3/4 or 1 ton. It will hardly be any cost difference from a 1/2 ton. Even though some 1/2 tons could handle it, why mess around when you have to buy a truck anyway. Get a 4door or extended cab and no problem taking the dogs along.
Mar-10-2016 11:46 AM
TomG2 wrote:
Want to go RVing? Forget about the economics of the whole deal. Get the F-250/2500HD crew cab and have a terrific time.
Mar-10-2016 11:44 AM
BB_TX wrote:
I also think buying a 250/2500 crew cab (or at least extended cab for the dogs) truck would be the way to go. Finding a good quality truck to fit your needs would depend on your budget. Ideally find a fairly new certified one still under warranty from a new car dealer. A gasser would be fine for that trailer since it appears frequent towing is not in your plans.
You could even get by with a newer 150/1500 with the right towing package, engine, rear axle.
Mar-10-2016 11:40 AM
boogie_4wheel wrote:
I agree with 93Cobra2271. Verify trailer tires, brakes, and bearings. Check roof vents for brittle plastic that could be damages by 70mph winds.
I recommend a newer half-ton rated for the weight (they do exist), or any older 3/4+ of just about any flavor rated for the weight.
In my area, a truck to move that (and hopefully be serviceable and dependable enough to make the journey) would be $4000-5000 at a minimum (but maybe I have high standards).
Mar-10-2016 11:37 AM
Keen Family wrote:
At that price range, a half ton or 3/4 ton, but if you buy a half ton, buy carefully - all half tons are not made equal, and many 1/2 tons won't have the necessary towing capacity and cargo capacity to tow that TT.
Mar-10-2016 11:34 AM
rexlion wrote:
What a great opportunity for a cross-country camping adventure! A half ton with v8 might do... but 3/4 ton certainly would be better with that hitch weight, and should be plenty.
Getting work done at CW? Hmm, I hope they get it done on time for your departure. They wouldn't be my first choice... or second, or third...
Mar-10-2016 11:32 AM
wcjeep wrote:
For your situation avoid Diesel. Diesel has many benefits. Higher cost and maintenance are a problem. It sounds like a good gas engine with 3/4ton chassis would be great for you. 4x4 is very popular in Washington State but not necessary. If you buy 2wd in Florida it will be somewhat difficult to get full value when you sell it later in WaSt.
Mar-10-2016 11:31 AM
BB_TX wrote:
I think your estimates for doing it yourself are a little high. 3,000 miles at 10 mpg equals 300 gallons of fuel at less than $2/gal is under $600. Assuming 10 days travel (avg 300 miles per day so as not to kill yourself) with 5 nights in RV parks (and 5 in parking lots) at $30/nt equals $150. May take a little searching to avg $30/nt. And if you prepared most of your meals in the RV you would not spend much more than you would not traveling. All total should be less than $1000.
You could travel some long days and mix in a non-travel day or two to rest and still make the trip in 10 days.
Mar-10-2016 06:42 AM
Washington Bound wrote:RavensFan24 wrote:
My problem with 3 dogs is finding space in a pick up for them, which is why I Still have a Tahoe. If they aren't big dogs, I'd go for the Crew Cab Silverado 2500. Since mine are big, I've been looking for a good Suburban 2500.
My dogs are small, 5 pounds, 8 pounds 18 pounds. But I wouldn't mind having something like a Tahoe, didn't know they could pull all that much weight. I'm thinking I will need towing capacity for about 10,000??? I like Suburban, that's what we towed the previous trailer with years ago. It struggled on the grapevine and some of the bigger inclines, but overall not bad. So you think a 2500 would do the job?