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Re: F150 3.7 v6
Hey Womps, Thank you for the reply and yes I did read and view their review of the new Ram V6 8 speed vs the F150 3.7 v6. Actually I thinks it's great that Ford, Dodge and now GM with the new 4.3 v6 are offering these new beefed up economical V6's. These companies V8's are excellent but not everyone needs a V8. I'd hate to get a V8 when a V6 will work fine based on my needs and will use it well within what it's rated for. That new Ram Pentastar V6 paired with the 8 speed transmission and other items equipped to make it more aerodynamic with saving fuel really interests me but based on my past experience of selling Chrysler products it scares me thinking of the long term reliability. Every manufacturer has had their issues and no vehicle is perfect but from my experience and again I'm stressing my experience with selling lots and lots of Dodge/Ram trucks new and used to they just didn't seem to age very well to say the least and I came from growing up in a Mopar family driving Plymouth/Chrysler cars. I really sincerely hope Chrysler changed in that respect. I know it's subjective in saying this but I think they have the best looking truck yet I don't trust it for the long term in a 1/2 ton and I plan to drive my next pickup till it dies being hopefully a long time. I also like that tailgate step in the f150. Save my knees as I get older. Lol Anyone? F150 with the 3.7?323Views0likes0CommentsF150 3.7 v6
Howdy, I was just curious how many have towed a travel trailer with a f150 3.7 V6? I knew of one from the Ford forums who towed his hybrid travel trailer throughout the Rockies and it performed really well and he's very happy with it. I was planning to tow a fiberglass egg style camper with it like a Scamp or an Escape. What interests me is when not towing running errands or exploring it would get pretty good gas mileage yet be able to safely tow a travel trailer/base camp, be economical yet have a long service life.2.1KViews0likes9CommentsRe: My brother needs a smaller very light TT
What year of Caravan does your brother have? Do you know what engine? I'm just a little concerned if it would be up to the task. Certain years of Chrysler minivans were known to have a high risk of transmission failures. If it's a newer one you may be ok towing a 16 ft Scamp standard with front bathroom/side dinette but don't get the deluxe since the added weight of wood may be too much. A 13 foot standard Scamp with front bathroom might work if he is ok with changing the bed to a dinette table daily. Just trying to reduce the risk of mechanical failure of that van while still meeting his needs. Another good resource would be fiberglassrv.com forum but just be aware it can be a cheerleading forum and that honest, tactful and objective sharing of challenges with various brands are deleted or can be attacked quickly. Otherwise take it with a grain of salt and you or he can get valuable info from there.390Views0likes0Comments
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