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Re: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
Gdetrailer wrote: BillW44 wrote: Hi folks. Someone I know wants to upgrade their Class A and they want to get a TT (hopefully something newer $7500-$15000) and they're wondering what a good pickup might be to get. Something that's typically available. Doesn't have to be diesel. Something not too old. Maybe $8500-$10000. It would be nice if it was easily worked on and not full of this newer engine compartment stuff where you have to take the engine out to change the oil. Thanks for any suggestions! Probably been asked before but perhaps not in this way. Hopefully it hasn't, and hopefully I'm asking in the preferred category. Thanks. Bill Gonna burst your bubble a bit on the expectations.. To get anywhere near your price ranges you ARE going to be looking at trailers late 90's to at best 2000.. . Are you sure? I'm looking on rvtrader online and seeing lots of 2005-2016s for 9k-12k.491Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
DanNJanice wrote: As others have said, without knowing the size of trailer, nobody can really recommend much. If they are looking at smallish trailers, say <=25ft or so, you are in 1/2 ton territory and will have lots of choices, especially if you are willing to forgo 4wd. I had a 2002 F150 that I pulled a 24ft trailer with, sold it for $5000 a couple of years ago, with 130000 miles. I know the people who bought it, and it is still running perfectly. I'm certainly willing to forgo the 4WD btw. So you're another F150 fan. I took a look on sold ebay transactions. They're not cheap. Perhaps name brand is stifling??.490Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
DanNJanice wrote: As others have said, without knowing the size of trailer, nobody can really recommend much. If they are looking at smallish trailers, say <=25ft or so, you are in 1/2 ton territory and will have lots of choices, especially if you are willing to forgo 4wd. I had a 2002 F150 that I pulled a 24ft trailer with, sold it for $5000 a couple of years ago, with 130000 miles. I know the people who bought it, and it is still running perfectly. Wonderful anecdotes there, DanNJanice. That's great advice I will be sure and heed. Thanks alot. This kind of stuff by everyone is priceless.491Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
camp-n-family wrote: Price and age won't dictate what is a good tv for towing a tt. You need to know that the size and weight of the tt to be able to match a good tv. Find a trailer they are happy with first, then a properly matched tv can be recommended Really great advice camp-n-family. Thanks so much for that.490Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
camp-n-family wrote: Price and age won't dictate what is a good tv for towing a tt. You need to know that the size and weight of the tt to be able to match a good tv. Find a trailer they are happy with first, then a properly matched tv can be recommended Yeah, right. Thanks camp-n-family. I'll beware of that phenomenon.490Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
NMDriver wrote: You should be able to get a V10 Ford in that price range and they generally have good reputations. Some Ford guy will know the good years vs problem years. A old diesel may have a good engine but old is old. My 96 Powerstroke had clutch, starter, water pump, and other problems. All fixable but after a while it was one thing after another. The engine was solid, the rest of the truck was showing its age. It did have 250,000 plus miles on it so not shabby by any means. You could probably pick one up for $5000 and it will pull a TT just fine, but keep a couple of $1000 ready to fix things. It was easy to work on and did not require the latest electronic device to figure out what was wrong. That said I love my Chevy but it is still a $20,000 truck after 8 yrs. Thanks, NMDriver, for the tips. I guess I'm looking for something that probably doesn't exist. This year that year, etc.118Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
sgip2000 wrote: BillW44 wrote: sgip2000 wrote: How old is too old? For the pickup not sure it matters too much, just concerned about the TT age in order to get into most parks without an age issue. I'm not sure how much the pickup age might matter regarding that. I don't know if there's some popular pickup even slightly older (around 1995-2000) that tends to last quite well (and common issues are well known and relatively easy to deal with). A 9th generation Ford can be found in that price range. Pretty good workhorses. As far as TT, I wouldn't get one more than 3-4 years old unless it has been meticulously maintained and stored under permanent cover. Ok thanks for the Ford suggestion. Looks like they ran up until around 1997. Don't you have to start worrying about wheel bearings and that kind of thing by then, or do they hold up pretty well? Like to avoid that type of maintenance if possible although the price may balance it out. I wonder if it would be considered too old even though the TT was newer, regarding certain parks age restrictions. Actually I was just looking at the 97 and it's looks pretty nice, so I see where you're coming from. I guess checking the weight pull ability would be due diligence. Good advice on the TT. The elements beat this stuff to death when left unattended. Any particular couple of things you would watch for post 3-4 years old (besides the obvious water damage caused from not re-sealing windows/roof, etc.)? Like appliances? Or something else? And I've repaired pretty much everything on my rigs (new ACs, water heaters, put in special propane lines, fridge, you name it) so should be good to go helping them at least fixing the basic kind of stuff. Just need to watch out for the major gotchas.118Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
sgip2000 wrote: How old is too old? For the pickup not sure it matters too much, just concerned about the TT age in order to get into most parks without an age issue. I'm not sure how much the pickup age might matter regarding that. I don't know if there's some popular pickup even slightly older (around 1995-2000) that tends to last quite well (and common issues are well known and relatively easy to deal with).118Views0likes0CommentsTruck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?
Hi folks. Someone I know wants to upgrade their Class A and they want to get a TT (hopefully something newer $7500-$15000) and they're wondering what a good pickup might be to get. Something that's typically available. Doesn't have to be diesel. Something not too old. Maybe $8500-$10000. It would be nice if it was easily worked on and not full of this newer engine compartment stuff where you have to take the engine out to change the oil. Thanks for any suggestions! Probably been asked before but perhaps not in this way. Hopefully it hasn't, and hopefully I'm asking in the preferred category. Thanks. Bill6.6KViews0likes21CommentsRe: What makes a light fixture 12v DC vs. 120v AC?
Naio wrote: I avoid florescents like the plague on AC, too :B Smart. They're pricey when they start to go out. Probably DC ballasts cause a lot of the problems themselves, AC might last longer due to stable AC. But still, going the way of the dinosaur perhaps, as far as I know. You can get the (can't remember what they're called) newer type efficient AC bulbs (look like a flexible straw bent up) and they're really nice and very efficient.718Views0likes0Comments
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