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Re: Grand lake,co
Ok, That's something new to consider. Our plan is we are are seeing family in Cheyenne then we have a night in ft Collins. Then when are going to grand lake. The only issue I know I have is that my wife gets a little altitude sickness and twisty turny with a camper makes it worse. It's not bad but I still have to hear about it. LOL. I've never been south of Laramie, how much longer would it take to go back around from ft Collins via hwy 14 through poudre river to walden then south?591Views0likes0CommentsGrand lake,co
Hey all, I have a quick question. I have 2015 f150 pulling a 7000lb travel trailer. I'm coming from Cheyenne to grand lake. Time wise is it faster to take trailridge road from Estes park or go through Boulder? I'm no stranger to mountain driving so that's not an issue. Thanks2.5KViews0likes14CommentsRe: Help me decide
Thanks for the input. I know a f150 hd payload would be pretty good but the truck is still 1500lbs lighter than a chevy 2500hd crew cab. What would get me is the 2500 has 3000lbs of payload and the f150hd has 2500, BUT the f150 tow rating is right in there, ford 11,600 vs 13000 for chevy with 4.10s. Last year I towed a 26' 7500lb travel trailer all over eastern wyoming and south dakota with my 2014 ram and that's all it wanted for weight.472Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help me decide
Thanks for all the replies, I figured a 2500 would be the better choice. Even though a a f150 with the hd payload package sounds good the truck is still undersized for that size trailer i guess. I've had a couple diesels (an 05 and 07 cummins) and both were great but not practical for my around town driving.473Views0likes0CommentsHelp me decide
Hey all. My lease on my 2014 ram 1500 is about up and I am looking for a truck to pull a toy hauler. The toy hauler I'm looking at is a coachman freedom express. hitch weight is 800 lbs, gvwr is 9500lbs, and is 30ft long. I know another ram 1500 won't do it but how about a f150 super crew long bed ecoboost? I only tow about 6-7 times a year with the farthest being 400 miles one way. On paper the ford is very close to handling it ok. I've towed many miles with different rigs and understand proper hitch setup and loading to prevent tail wagging dog senario. I definately don't want diesel but would buy a 2500 gasser for extra safety if I had to but 80% of my miles will be empty. Thanks.2.3KViews0likes18CommentsRe: I am at lost. Another bad luck with my TV
Something to remember also is that just because you buy a NEW truck doesn't necessarily mean trouble free. I have went through two new dodge rams (a 12 and a 14) in the last 3 years. Both had nothing but problems.I wanted new because I've piddled with used vehicles my whole life and wanted reliability. Not so. No matter what you get its luck of the draw.328Views0likes0Comments
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