Truck Prices & Mileage
Starting to look at used trucks in order to pull a 5th wheel (don't have the 5th wheel yet). Will be looking at used, gas, 3/4 ton. I have never owned a truck before. I live in upstate NY. I can't...
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I'm betting camping is going to turn into a rich man's fun but hey if you
want dual air conditioners, sofa beds, full size refrigerators with ice makers,
40 inch plus flat screens, queen beds, recliners, etc your going to
need more than a 1500 pick up to pull it and stop it on steep grades. I'm
looking at the new Ford Expedition and it looks like the hype is accurate but
sticker shock sort of gives you a lump in the throat. If this is you I would
look at new TT that are under 4000lbs like the one featured in this months
issue they can be a whole lot of fun just like the big ones and your tow vehicle
does not have to be a beast. I have a burbon 04 with almost 200,000 on it and
have been lucky, that 5.3 does the job but its tense on some steep grades have
to pull it down in low and that slows traffic for the natives who wish those
""""campers would go home. My RV weighs 6,000lbs and I keep the tanks empty
traveling. The new trucks are totally geared different so ask around especially
on camping trips. Read something confusing it said "these new trucks have gearing
that compromises towing" in reference to one manufacturers pickups?? What does that mean?
I have a four speed trans now they have 6 and 8 speed trans which require different axel ratios.
There is a lot to this camping thing.
I'm obviously facing a new truck purchase because of the cost we may just give
it up at my age. One thing I would look for in any camper is a large fresh
water tank over 50gal or get used to hauling five gal jugs of water and trying
to pour while holding it five feet off the ground. Hope
this helps.
want dual air conditioners, sofa beds, full size refrigerators with ice makers,
40 inch plus flat screens, queen beds, recliners, etc your going to
need more than a 1500 pick up to pull it and stop it on steep grades. I'm
looking at the new Ford Expedition and it looks like the hype is accurate but
sticker shock sort of gives you a lump in the throat. If this is you I would
look at new TT that are under 4000lbs like the one featured in this months
issue they can be a whole lot of fun just like the big ones and your tow vehicle
does not have to be a beast. I have a burbon 04 with almost 200,000 on it and
have been lucky, that 5.3 does the job but its tense on some steep grades have
to pull it down in low and that slows traffic for the natives who wish those
""""campers would go home. My RV weighs 6,000lbs and I keep the tanks empty
traveling. The new trucks are totally geared different so ask around especially
on camping trips. Read something confusing it said "these new trucks have gearing
that compromises towing" in reference to one manufacturers pickups?? What does that mean?
I have a four speed trans now they have 6 and 8 speed trans which require different axel ratios.
There is a lot to this camping thing.
I'm obviously facing a new truck purchase because of the cost we may just give
it up at my age. One thing I would look for in any camper is a large fresh
water tank over 50gal or get used to hauling five gal jugs of water and trying
to pour while holding it five feet off the ground. Hope
this helps.
