Replacing Tow vehicle, clueless :P
Looking to replace our pickup truck - Currently we have a 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 long bed with the 7 liter v-10 gas engine. Our RV is a 2001 Alumascape 33SKT (by Holiday Rambler) fifth wheel trailer. ...
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The problem with any of the "big block" gas offerings aside from fuel consumption when not towing, is AGE. The newest 8.1L GM is 10 years old now (2007 "Classic" models only), and the V10 only lasted a couple years past that IIRC.
While you're looking for something around 8-10 years old given your price range, I would not discount most small blocks for a potential tow vehicle.
ANY small block made in the last 10 years will have as much or more power than your 1995 Dodge, and will pull your trailer at least as well as the Dodge does now.
The GM 6.0L is arguably the best of the three available at that time. IIRC Ford had the 5.4L and Dodge had a 5.7L. I would personally stay away from the Ford because sooner or later it's going to spit a plug on you, and the power output of the Dodge wasn't that great.
Regardless of whether you listen to what I said about the engines, look for a truck with 4.10 axle ratio for best towing performance.
While you're looking for something around 8-10 years old given your price range, I would not discount most small blocks for a potential tow vehicle.
ANY small block made in the last 10 years will have as much or more power than your 1995 Dodge, and will pull your trailer at least as well as the Dodge does now.
The GM 6.0L is arguably the best of the three available at that time. IIRC Ford had the 5.4L and Dodge had a 5.7L. I would personally stay away from the Ford because sooner or later it's going to spit a plug on you, and the power output of the Dodge wasn't that great.
Regardless of whether you listen to what I said about the engines, look for a truck with 4.10 axle ratio for best towing performance.
