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Kleis
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Oct 02, 2013

need recommendation for new tow vehicle

Appreciate recommendations of a replacement tow vehicle for our Ford 2008 6.4-liter PowerStroke diesel F450 King Ranch. We haul a 36' Heartland Bighorn or Bigfoot truck camper.
  • 2011+ 1-ton Dually should do it from any of them.

    My buddy has a 2012 Silverado dually crew cab 4WD and a Big Horn 3670. He upgraded his TV from a 2003 2500 Silverado Extended cab 4WD and loves the new truck.
  • Any of the big 3 diesels, 2011+ will do the job nicely. Pick the one you like.
  • 2011 or newer diesel. I prefer the GM Duramax/Allison combination. Depending upon the pin weight or weight of the truck camper you may need a dually.

    The GVWR's were increased significantly in the 3500HDs/F350s in 2011.
  • How about one that fits your rear end.....ok,,,,, one that has enough PAYLOAD.......after that, reality is, if it fits your rear end, has the payload, you like it......its perfect! who cares if it is a frod, or a dogde, and not a chebby........

    Marty