Need help picking out a used truck to tow
We are considering buying our first travel trailer, and I could use some help figuring out the tow vehicle needs. We are looking at a Keystone Sprinter (278BHS). The overall length is 31'8", weigh...
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The only thing I'll add to this discussion is about looking for a used truck.
If you decide to go diesel, you will find a lot of used Ford F250s out there with the 6.0. I would avoid those. 6.3, 7.3 is fine, the 6.0 had issues. Many will say they didn't have any issue with theirs, which is true. But the ones for sale tend to be the ones that had issues. Hedge your bets and stay away.
And if you've never had a diesel before, do some research on what owning a diesel is like. Especially an older one. Then decide if that's really what you want. There are a ton of great reasons to go diesel over gas. But it's a different animal you have to be ready to deal with.
Just my opinion.
If you decide to go diesel, you will find a lot of used Ford F250s out there with the 6.0. I would avoid those. 6.3, 7.3 is fine, the 6.0 had issues. Many will say they didn't have any issue with theirs, which is true. But the ones for sale tend to be the ones that had issues. Hedge your bets and stay away.
And if you've never had a diesel before, do some research on what owning a diesel is like. Especially an older one. Then decide if that's really what you want. There are a ton of great reasons to go diesel over gas. But it's a different animal you have to be ready to deal with.
Just my opinion.
