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[silverfz]

My truck is at 135k and I am thinking in a year or so I will be needing another truck or not. Not sure as this is my first truck so far all the cars i have had, i sold them around 100-120k.

1) I take good care of the truck. It tows 2k a year and used as a grocery and school trips for 10k a year.
2) I have airbags in the rear I run at 20 PSI and equalizer 4 pt hitch.
3) I also update the rear shock to 4600HD.
4) I sold the camper by dealer with the statement it will tow easily but nope. It took airbags and shock to be solid.

Should I go to LT tires?. Will it improve the towing experience. It already perfect as long as I air up the tire to 40 PSI rear. But just a question?

I am at or above payload now on the tundra crewmax . Will a more payload vehicle improve the experience?

The 5.7 V8 with a full custom exhaust just pulls great but i get bad gas mpg at 7-8 mpg. Will i improvement.? With 20 gallon tank to get gas light i am limited to 140-160 mile range now .

I want to start researching and test drive some trucks. My current rv is 7k-7.5k loaded depending on length of trip.My payload is 1400 and i usually do not carry anything in the bed due to it being so low.

Low mileage Used
Titan 5.6 with 1800 lbs
F150 PayLoad Package
or
Put LT tires on tundra and just ride it will an rv upgrade or it breaks down enough to warrant a change.
or
F250 gas - as my vehicle. I work from home so really it will be MY vehicle and wife will keep the tundra.

[Mortimer_Brewst]

Big Truck Big RV
The guy that does these videos is a Ford guy but is generally unbiased in his reviews. I think they are worthwhile to watch. If you look back through his videos you’ll find that he generally covers 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. He also reviews RVs and equipment add-ons for trucks.

[Grit_dog]

Silverfz, slow down and separate wants/ needs/issues. You’re all over the place! Lol

Payload, half ton is a half ton pretty much, the MAX payload half tons are just stiffer springs and maybe harder tires. (Ford used to put a bigger rear axle in, not sure if that’s still the case. Either way you’re not pushing the limits of the axle with what you’re doing)
Nothing more and nothing that can’t easily be upgraded on lower payload rigs, as you’ve already done.

Fuel mileage will not be appreciably better or worse with any new model gasser when towing. IE you’ll still get 8 mpg when your foot is planted and the truck is doing work.
Comforts, features, reliability? That’s all subjective stuff and up to you.

Have fun truck shopping!!

[Grit_dog]

donn0128 wrote:
A 2500 series truck, especially the newest ones give up nothing in creature or ride comforts. The newest gas motors are vastly improved in power and fuel economy. You also gain hugh in towing/load carrying ability. Unless you are planning in the near future to upgrade to a much larger TT of possibly a fifth wheel you probably dont need a 3500 or a diesel.

You’re spot on with the exception of ride comfort. Not sure where you pulled that from. Yes new(er) Hd pickups are comfortable, but they’re not even close comparing to a half ton. Sayingntheyre the same is misleading.

[donn0128]

A 2500 series truck, especially the newest ones give up nothing in creature or ride comforts. The newest gas motors are vastly improved in power and fuel economy. You also gain hugh in towing/load carrying ability. Unless you are planning in the near future to upgrade to a much larger TT of possibly a fifth wheel you probably dont need a 3500 or a diesel.

[BenK]

silverfz wrote:
My truck is at 135k and I am thinking in a year or so I will be needing another truck or not. Not sure as this is my first truck so far all the cars i have had, i sold them around 100-120k.

Trucks (real) are designed to work. So 100K to 120K is nothing...if it is taken care of

Even today's cars are good for more and...if it is taken care of

Min of using the manual maintenance schedule and better if using the higher level schedule

1) I take good care of the truck. It tows 2k a year and used as a grocery and school trips for 10k a year.

Your truck should go a loooong time with this non-truck usage

2) I have airbags in the rear I run at 20 PSI and equalizer 4 pt hitch.
3) I also update the rear shock to 4600HD.
4) I sold the camper by dealer with the statement it will tow easily but nope. It took airbags and shock to be solid.

For you trailer...your TV is at the limits and/or over and you have compensated with all this stuff

Nothing wrong, but know it is at or over the ratings

Note that all things designed...have a specification. AKA ratings. and that is the CYA for the OEM. Proof of being over their ratings is tough to prove, so generally...most are not caught on that after an accident...that day Mr Murphy crosses your path

Should I go to LT tires?. Will it improve the towing experience. It already perfect as long as I air up the tire to 40 PSI rear. But just a question?

I am at or above payload now on the tundra crewmax . Will a more payload vehicle improve the experience?

All of your mod's are to try and move your TV's ratings up into tyhe next class.

Going to LT class tires (next higher class over 'P' class...passenger class). Some Tundra's do come with LT's, but not all or enough...it is still a half ton

40 PSI is on the high end and again upping the spring system, but not the frame/suspension/etc

The 5.7 V8 with a full custom exhaust just pulls great but i get bad gas mpg at 7-8 mpg. Will i improvement.? With 20 gallon tank to get gas light i am limited to 140-160 mile range now .

Laws of physics, as to move that approx 32 foot, 8,000 lb trailer takes the same amount, generally, from any TV. Whether small block/big block gasser or diesel.

Of course factored by several. Like pumping loses, frontal air profile, etc, etc

I want to start researching and test drive some trucks. My current rv is 7k-7.5k loaded depending on length of trip.My payload is 1400 and i usually do not carry anything in the bed due to it being so low.

Low mileage Used
Titan 5.6 with 1800 lbs
F150 PayLoad Package
or
Put LT tires on tundra and just ride it will an rv upgrade or it breaks down enough to warrant a change.
or
F250 gas - as my vehicle. I work from home so really it will be MY vehicle and wife will keep the tundra.

You will get tons of advice and mine is only to provide you with enough info to make your own decision

Here is the generic formula suggest you find info for and use to derive your next TV

GCWR >/= actual weights of TV + Trailer + stuff (people, hitch, cargo, pets, etc, etc)

PS...have mostly come across an automotive salesman who doesn't press the limits...to out and out lying about it...only one and is the guy/dealer who I ordered my Suburban from...they sell semi's and only sell cars & pickups/SUVs/etc to keep their customers happy.

This salesman knew what was asking for and complaining about other dealers who lied to me...ordered 3/4 ton and five called that mine came in...all were half tons...'cuz they didn't know the difference and think the general public likewise doesn't know the diff...