What brand of pickup do you use for your RVing? Do you prefer Ford, Chevy, or something else?
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Just as a note: Dodge Trucks have changed their name to RAM! Hence the Name on their website:
http://www.ramtrucks.com
As my license plate says: “CAN’T DODGE IT, RAM IT”!
In my case it is a “Shove-it-or-Leave-it-Lay”
Mind you this was over ten years ago when I bought my first 5th wheel. I researched and asked a lot of questions about towing capacity and decided on a GMC Topkick as the RV was a heavy one and I knew we [my big dog and I] would be traveling the mountain west.
Ram is now its own brand under FCA. It is no longer branded as a Dodge.
Ram has taken place of Dodge. They dropped the Dodge a few yrs ago.
A decade ago actually
Ford F350
I just have more faith in my 2019 Tundra, with towing package, being reliable over the long haul than the other brands. I really enjoy how it rides and handles. I had always been a Ford pickup man until I had a 2013 Ford F-150 FX 4X4 with the twin turbo six cylinder engine. Ford went cheap with the skid plate protection for the oil pan, it just didn’t have the ground clearance the Tundra has, and didn’t handles as nice as my Tundra does. My Tundra handles and rides a lot like the 2005 Ford F-250 pickup I had for work and I loved that truck as I do this Tundra. The Tundra has some real get up and go as well, no problems out west in the Rockies. My last four vehicles have been Toyotas and I had a couple while stationed in Japan. Needless to say I am a loyal Toyota customer.
Likewise!! Us too!!!!!!!
Our Tundra pulls my trailer like butta!!
15 Sequoia Limited to tow our 28′ Greywolf no problem. Camp with my brother and his family as he tows with his 15 Tundra SR5 towing his 32′ Mallard.
We bought a 1/2 ton Chevrolet with the 6.2 liter engine. It has more power than the Ford and there is a good dealership in our area. I will never buy a Dodge because of a bad experience with a K Car in the 80s. Ford was a close second choice.
The 80’s was over 40 years ago, technology has changed a bit since then, Bill. Besides, the trucks are now Ram, not Dodge.
That being said, I’m a Ford and Toyota man myself.
K-Car? Well there’s your problem
We have a 3500 Ram. There are 4 major reasons for our pick:
1. I have always thought Cummins made the best diesel engines
2. When RAM started to offer the Aisin transmission, I knew they had a winning combo
3. Our local RAM dealer has been and continues to be great.
4. The price for our truck was lower than Ford or Chevy for comparable specs.
I don’t know about Chevy (because I’ve never even looked at one), but I DO know Ford is ‘proud’ of their trucks and it’s reflected in the price. Nevertheless, that’s what I drive because I love it, and it has more power than I’ll ever need. Bought our 2016 F-350 pre-loved. We had one waranty issue, which was taken care of at no expense to us.
My 6.7 Ford diesel pulls our Montana effortlessly and currently has 125,000 trouble free miles on it with, hopefully, that many more to come with some more TLC
After a GMC puked on me 1200 miles from home I bought a Ram to continue on simply because it was cheap. Low payload and the reasons it was cheap started to show quickly. Now on my 4th Ford 6.7. One F250 the rest F350 and 2019 is a dually. Only 1 warranty problem and nothing out of pocket. My last was under 3 years old with 147,000 miles when we went to a heavier Montana so the dually made me legal.
Ford F350 dually will pull anything. Just look at what is pulling 5th wheels on the highway, Ford for owners, Ram commercial.
I use a Dodge Dakota 4×4. Shift transfer case to neutral and leave key in off position and can tow four wheels down behind the motorhome . It is light enough to load up with other accesories.
Have F350 now because it was the only one I could find at a reasonable (but high) price, but is no comparison to quality of construction of a GM. DEF system is garbage on all trucks. Another problem on the road is trucks that are overloaded as soon as they hook on to a trailer
GMC Sierra 4×4 rear camera, tow package, navigation system, heated seats n steering automatic gearing for hills n slippery conditions-only used the low 4wd once but it powered through a thick muddy area with no problem pulling my t@b 400 lots of power for pulling, large rear seat for the animals, tough bed big tires-rated to pull 7,500-8,000 lbs-lots of storage in the bed for all my large camping supplies that won’t fit in my trailer-I hardly know the trailer is back there when pulling!
Bought a new Ram 3500 4wd diesel quad cab and after 7 years (note, no DEF) am happy I did. Thankfully the Ford and GM dealers did not take me seriously when I was looking since I visited them driving my wife’s old Sonata rather than my van. Now am retired and work summers at a campground and owner has a newer Ford – keeps saying he wishes he had my truck – has even offered to trade and give me a bunch of extra money as well.
Survey should say Ram. There are no Dodge trucks now.
I have a 2007.5 Ram 3500 dually with 6.7 Cummins. After some emission issues I did a delete. Now mileage is great, power is incredible. The truck has over 300k miles and I’ll drive it till it drops. Most issues I can do myself with help from YouTube. You can’t do that with Ford and Chevy. I see late model Fords auctioned with engine parts in the back seat because it’s uneconomical to fix. That’s not acceptable in this day and age! The Cummins is a simple engine by comparison.
Our main pull is an old 7.3 liter 4×4 with numerous modifications to pull heavy 5th wheel. We almost purchased a new Ram with the 1000 pounds of torque, but just can not give up the simple 7.3 liter new is pretty old is tuff.
My husband, who is a Ford fanatic, likes to say he didn’t buy a Ram he bought a Cummins. It was all about the dependability of that engine.
We have always towed our Travel Trailers with a Toyota. Our latest RV is a 27′ LANCE and I tow with a 2019 Tundra. Why? It’s pure & simple. Reliability! My Wife & I have been RVing for 17 years, the past 6 years We spend 3 – 4 months on the road and have visited 45 States. I have spoken to scores of RV travelers and heard many tales of woe. We are both lucky & blessed, as my problems with my Toyota’s have been absolutely “0”
15 Sequoia Limited towing our 28′ Greywolf no problem.
If DH has his way our 1996 Ford F250 diesel will be with us til we can no longer RV. Gift from FIL when he quit Rving & the dang thing still has less than 200K miles on it… have almost resigned to the fact this will be the only camping vehicle so beginning to look for someone who can upgrade the interior but dang… no one does that kinda stuff that I can find near Tampa
At the moment, when we tow, I have a 25ft. travel trailer that we tow with a 2011 Ram 1500 with a 4.7 hem. Although it does the job, I am not convinced it’s the best. Even though it’s rated for 7500 lbs, it seems sluggish on hills. After a LOT OF RESEARCH I think I will be looking to Ford for my next truck. Probably an F150 with Ecoboost.
Wayne, I have a ’13 F150 Platinum 4×4 with ecoboost and it pulls my 33 ft travel trailer with no issues, averaging 9.2 mpg. A buddy of mine has a lifted ’17 Ram Laramie 4×4 with 5.7 hemi and gets 7 mpg pulling a 25 ft travel trailer….and it struggles a bit. I love my F150. Good luck!
F 350 4WD single wheel rear axel 6.7 crew cab. Better mileage after computer flash because of check engine light at about 90,000 for turbo. Also had DEF heater replaced under Ford extended warranty
We just up graded to a Chevy. 3500 crew cab srw. with the Duramax with an Alison and have been very happy with the power and the fuel mileage. Using the premium diesel has made the difference for us here in Wisconsin.
Love my Ford F350 diesel dually 4×4 long box crew cab. In Canada Chevy’s come out with a heated tail gate – so your hands don’t get cold while you’re pushing it.
😯 😆 —Diane at RVtravel.com
2012 Ford F150 with HD trailer package
2012 350 4wd super duty. We have no problems pulling our 42ft 5th wheel. Handles great and 6.7 is more than enough power.
I use a 2017 F250 with 4 wheel drive.
We love the towing power with the 6.7 Diesel. We have been coast to coast. California to Maine. Through Canada and all around in Alaska. From the inlet at Skagway to Fairbanks, the Kenai peninsula, Denali and the Arctic circle. No problems. We good service at all the Ford dealerships Alaska, Maine and others. We only stop for the oil changes and the recommended services. Great Ford Truck!!!!! .
I could go into excruciating/extensive details on why I will never own another Ford but will refrain myself or this would be one very long series of detailed comments. Let’s just say I’ve had one Ford car, three Ford pickups and one Ford motorhome so there’s plenty of experience. The last Ford pickup I managed to keep running 6-years with so many regular breakdowns/problems that on our way home from one vacation my family said “get rid of this thing” and my wife lovingly suggested I think about another brand. So, I bought my first Chevy pickup and what a wonderful change to not have to be going in to a shop for repairs regularly. I’m now on my second Chevy pickup and with over 100,000 miles, it has only ever needed routine maintenance and will be my forever pickup. I love it!!!
For those who disagree or have other experiences, I have a couple of friends who are Ford fanatics who would agree with you. One, BTW, is a Ford mechanic who owns four Fords and his wife will tell you that the reason they own so many is to ensure that at least one of them is running. But, my experience with them has not been good. So I will just say that you can probably get a good one but odds have clearly shown me that my odds of getting a good one are far superior with Chevys.
We have a 2012 F 350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7 Diesel that pulls our 43′ 5th Wheel without any issues. Had a Chevy that just couldn’t handle the job.
What kind of Chevy
I heard that 93% of all Ford trucks are still on the road, and the other 7% made it home.
I love my Ford, but I still laughed at that one. 🙂
I bought a 2003 Chevy 3500 diesel dually four years ago when I bought my 2000 Sunnybrook 31′ fifth wheel. It had about 80,000 miles on it when I got it, and at about 100,000 miles it started smoking. After about $4,000 for replacement fuel injectors everything has been working fine again for the past 15,000 miles. It pulls the camper really well, even going through the mountains out west. While I really like the Chevy products, the truth is the only reason I bought this was because it was available at a small used car lot 3 blocks from my home.
I have a 2008 f350 6.4……410,000 oilfield miles….the only thing I have replaced is the engine at 290,000 miles……got a new one from Ford installed for under 10,000.00 and it has been awesome! I pull heavy loads of oilfield equipment with this truck, and do my rving with it as well….40ft with 2 slides…..
Where is the choice for International Harvester? I have a 1966 IH Travelette ( that’s IH speak for crewcab) that I have had since about 1985. I pull a 41′ toyhauler 5th wheel with it. Upgraded the axles to 87 GM 14bolt rear Dana 44 front (4×4), engine from 6 cyl to SV392, tranny from 4-spd to 5-spd from a Loadstar. Had a 01 Dodge for a while, 5.9 Cummins, engine took a dump at 116k miles and was nothing but a money pit before that. besides chad to sow down on the hills to keep EGTs under control so upgraded the old corn binder and can just put pedal to the metal & don’t have to worry about EGTs.
2016 GMC SIERRA
Comment on the Ford 250 6.7 diesel.
Bought new.
Towed in to a ford service Dept at 14 k miles , the truck has been in 4 different dealerships.
Truck had 44k miles on it , was told that I didn’t drive it enough in the 3 1/2 years I owned the truck. Said I didn’t have a problem with the truck. Ford inc. GAVE ME AN EXTENDED WARRANTY if I remember it was 5 years and it 75k miles gave it to me because I was having so many problems with the truck
I it had been in the shop 23 times the last the truck was in a recall situation ( but could only do the warranty work if the service engine light was own and the dealership told me they didn’t know why the service engine was on. WOULD NOT PUT IT IN THEIR COMPUTER THAT I WAS IN BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. I was at the dealership for 3 hours trying to get help but to no avail. Because if you turn the engine off the service engine light would reset and they would even look at it even though the truck was recalled. That was Last straw went over to a ram dealer and traded the LEMON 🍋 IN ON A RAM. IF MY SERVICE ENGINE WASN’T ON THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN’T AFFORD TO HAVE A TECT DRIVE IT OR GO THROUGH IT TO TRY TO FINFD THE PROBLEMS. Almost through. Close to the end of me owning a ford I videoed the following: truck was turning 4,500 rpm’s, turbo boost
Was on zero, speedo was showing a whopping 20 miles per. DEALER SHIP WOULD NOT EVEN LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THEY SAID IF THE ENGINE LIGHT WASN’T SHOWING THEY WOULD NOT UTILIZE THE MAN HOURS TRYING TO FIND THE PROBLEM. Traded it in and the next day the service engine light 💡 came on. Oh my ! Oh my ! Oh yes fact checked only if warranty work is done.
Ps. Lemon law , I actually thought Ford Motor COMPANY could fix the previous problems IS THE REASON I DIDN’T THINK TO TRY THE LEMON LAW FILLING. Warranty (service engine lights) buyers beware. 🍋🍋🍋🍋
Facts, I have many and many more situations related to the poor performance of my 2015 F-250 6.7 DIEsel.
If you elect not to publish this Ford story🍋
I’m good with your decision. Thank you!
12 F150 EcoBoost, stage 3 motorsports tuner, magna flow exhaust, kn filter. 31ft coleman lantern. Tons of torque and hp to pull. Stops well. I run a R3 sway control hitch. The hitch is a must to control the side to side motion at hwy speeds. I get about 7.8mpg on the hwy cruising at 70 in 5th gear around 2100rpm. I dont cruise in 6th, does not have the power at that rpm. In 5th I can accelerate from 65mph and higher.
Tow with a 2015 Silverado with had tow package and 6.2 v8. Get 11 to 12 mpg towing my 28 ft travel trailer. Truck is rated to tow 9000 lbs and trailer has a 7200 gross weight. have 59000 miles on truck and we are on road 5to 6 months a year have had no problems with truck I am very happy with this vehicle
2015 Ford F-150 with tow package and off road package. We bought it used from CarMax with 11K miles on it. Two years and 50K miles later it’s still running like a top. Road testing showed superior engine braking on the 2016 and earlier models and we have found this to be so. We love this truck. Use it to tow a 25 ft. Airstream International travel trailer.
2003 Chevy Silverado.
150k miles.
Tow heavy RVs and other trailers and often with cargo in back.
At 130k, started having fuel system issues, dying with no start. Several grand later replaced fuel filter housing and problem solved but no one knows why. 140k smoking and getting worse. Stop at light and cloud formed while idling. Still had power, still same mileage.
Had new injectors installed about 145k for about $5k. Smoking problem solved, same power, same mileage. I can’t afford any more of this on my fixed income so no idea what we’ll do if something else breaks…
Ok get a f150 it 2002 Toyota Tacoma I have tocome I hulled so much stuff on my truck I put 30 thousand pounds nothing heppend beaus you can do more the Toyota tocoma
Gas or diesel?
I have a 2012 F-250 V8 6.2.
Addendum:
This is an HD 2500 D-max / Allison tranny. Updated to 16,000# tow hitch after stock 10,000# hitch “egged out”. Stock wheels. I haul an 800# fiberglass utility box on bed at all times with cargo and tools.
We have an ’02 Chevy Avalanche with an 8.1 motor. Just over 130,000 miles now. Pulls our 08 Forest River 29 ft Salem like there is nothing back there!
2009 f450 deleted and tuned service truck and 27ft fleetwood prowler 23000lb total no weight dist pulls like a dream but gets 8 mpg
2012 Ford F-250 V8 6.2 GAS engine with 80k and running in top shape. Two engines Ford made right and that’s the 7.3 diesel and 6.2 gas.
I opted for the gas because it was cheaper, I am cheap, less things to go kaput and it’s EASY to work on. One can actually see the ground from the top. Incredible truck and engine. 13 mpg around town and 15’s on hilly freeway.
Add Chevy and GMC and you get 30%…same truck…different grille and interior. I have put 40k on a 2015 Silverado 3500 Duramax 6.6L SRW 4WD almost always carrying a 2500 Bigfoot 10.6 camper 3600# dry…averages 13.6mpg last 36,000 miles…12′ height, aero of a brick…maybe 500 lbs over GVW. Only problem was DEF heater failed, covered under warranty. There is an issue with LML engines up to 2015. Sudden engine stoppages likely involve Bosch high pressure pump. Diesel service recommended changing fuel filter, bringing system up to spec and using fuel additive 8 oz every 30 gallons to increase lubrication. Next trip of 2770 miles increased fuel economy to 14. Might be coincidental, but I only drive @ 1500 rpm/62 mph…same speed CHP allows big rigs to drive in CA. Service cost around $700 +/- with oil change. Diesel tech recommends more frequent fuel filter changes and inspect it for metal particles that cause sudden and very expensive engine stoppages.
We have a 2015 Ram 2500 4wd MegaCab 6.7L Cummins. Back in July 2016, we bought a 2001 CrossRoads All American TT that is 35′ (overall) and right at 10k lbs when we leave the house. We had a ’98 Dodge Ram 2500 QuadCab 2wd 5.9L Cummins with 250,000+ miles on it that just didn’t have the power to go into any type of mountains (25 – 30 mph in 2nd gear and beginning to overheat). It was my baby and I told my wife that “I ain’t gonna break my truck”, so we bought the ’15 in August 2018. What a difference 17 years makes! This thing glides over and through the mountains. Nice to be able to set the cruise control at 65 and let the world (and faster traffic) go by.
I ain’t brand bashing, but here in central New Mexico, I notice on I-25 and I-40 there are more Fords and Rams than there are GMs towing large, heavy RV’s, but maybe that’s just in the area where we live.
In 2015 we had a Silverado that was great until the electronics started going crazy so we decided to look at a new truck. We have been RVing about 7-8 month/year for about 10 years now and the Silverado had a good sized gas tank. However, Chevy changed that so the only large tank (30 some gallons) you could get was on the regular cab model. Since we sometimes have others in the truck, that was no good. So we switched to Ford and the F-150 we bought has a 36 gallon tank. That’s very much appreciated when driving through Nebraska or the Dakotas where gas stations are few and far between.
My 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD double cab gasser has a 36-gallon gas tank…
My travel trailer is only 20 feet and doesn’t weigh a lot. If I had a bigger trailer i’d probably upgrade to an F-250, but for my trailer my Toyota Tundra works great. Toyota’s are bullet proof. I love the dependability and resale value. The last thing you need when you’re dragging your trailer across country is a truck breakdown.
I had my Toyota Tundra for 16 years. I used it for towing our camper and everyday use. I put over 200,000 miles on it in 16 years with just regular repairs. So when it was time for a new truck I bought a New 2015 Tundra. And no problems in the last 4 years at all so far.
I have the Toyota Tundra 2008, SR5. Greatest truck I’ve ever owned. Pull rated at 10,500# which is more than sufficient in my situation. Only has 108,000 miles and still running like a top.
We bought a Ford F350 to pull our fifth wheel and I was surprised to see that it holds a lot of fuel. When I got it, I went to fill it up when it was still 3/4 full and shocked to see 15 gallons roll out of the pump. We bought the F350 for safety after we rolled the half ton pick up with a “half ton towable” fifth wheel. Be safe out there!!
F 250 cab and half + North star truck camper
2001 F150 5.4 V8 Extended Cab Flareside towing a 2019 Winnebago 1700BH
It’s a bit different to the norm over here since I’m in the U.K…
2014 Ford F350 Deisel Lariat pulling a 40 Keystone Cougar 5th wheel and a 12′ Utility trailer with a Can Am UTV Turbo unit. Live in Colorado so lots of pulling in the mountains. Extremely reliable pulling power in the Mountains. On flat land I can cruise 75mph in Co and 80mph in Utah. Looking to add an additional gas tank to up total fuel from 36 gallons to about 66 gallons, less gas stops on long hauls. As I tell my friends I have always had a Ford, cars and trucks. Love em so much I married a Ford! My wifes maiden name is Ford!
I added a 50 gal Titan travel trekker to my 2015 F350. It’s perfect
I have been pulling campers of one sort of another for over 30 years. I have driven Fords, dodges, and Chevy’s. I have no problem shelling out a few extra dollars to buy a Chevy. I will not go back to anything else. Ford used to have a good motor in the International, but that is long gone. Dodge has never had anything that comes close to the Chevy. Sure, if you build up whatever you have, you can get more horsepower or more torque. But nothing comes close to the overall truck. Most people I run into bought the cheapest truck they could find that would pull their camper. They are also the ones you see parked on the side of the road. Do yourself a favor and at least check out the Chevy’s before you buy a Dodge or a Ford.
2004 Ford 350 King Ranch edition we call Beast pulling a 36 ft 2015 Crusader 5th we named Beauty. Beast moves along like there is nothing behind him uphill and we ride in total comfort. (And we bought the Ford used in 2016)
Just bought a 2019 – 3500 Dodge Ram for towing a toy hauler.
I hope you were not asking this question to know the truck brand you tow with. I voted that I have a Chevy. Our Chevy is our toad we tow behind our motorhome.
I have owned the three major brands of trucks Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge and have had the best mileage and performance from General Motors products. We own a 3500 dually and pull a 40′ fifth wheel across country.
With Ford came engine/transmission problems and Dodge came steering problems. I keep up the preventive maintenance and do pre trips before and during our trips.
Have a 07 sprinter van can tow 7000lbs and can haul 4000lbs. When towing 3000lbs trailer get 17 mpgs at 55mph. Holds 25 gallons of diesel and will go 1 million miles
I havé à 25ft Shadow Cruiser that i
Pull with a 2019 f150 KR with EB heavy du t’y traiter package rated for 13500 towing planty of Power but on thé light sidé. Will probable go to a GMC.
I pull a 2016 32 foot crossroads z1 travel trailer with a 2018 Nissan Titan. The titan has a 5.6 liter gas engine. I started pulling the camper with a 2007 Dodge 1500 , the Nissan handles better and gets better gas mileage. Nissan can tow up to 9200 lbs. I am happy with the Nissan.
2017 RAM 1500 with 5.7 Hemi & tow package.
Pulls a used 2011 Jayco RD19 (about 4500 lbs factory weight.)
Proven and time-tested V-8 engine, Very comfortable and smooth ride with coil springs.
Non-cluttered dash and controls.
All control knobs are round which are easy to use with gloves on.
2011 Ford F350 SRW diesel crew cab long bed pulls our 40′ Sabre 5th wheel like it’s not even there.
Our 30 ft Everlite is no problem for the Tundra. The 5.7 l engine pulls it effortlessly, and we get a quality truck that the others just don’t measure up to.
I agree completely
I have a 2015 Tundra and I feel the same way!
I have towed a travel trailer in just about every state in the U.S. since 1983….a lot of years and a lot of miles.
It took many years and miles to discover the best possible vehicle….TOYOTA !!!
After hundreds of thousands of miles with absolutely no breakdowns Toyota is the winner !
In the earlier years Ford, Chevy , Chrysler and Jeep have left me at the side of the road
with my travel trailer waiting for emergency service.
TOYOTA has never let me down…..quality and reliability makes me one happy camper.
As my uncle always said….Patty, always buy the best and never be disappointed!!!
I am now on my second Toyota Tundra. After having my first for 16 years and almost 200,000 miles on it. I never had any trouble when towing my 21′ travel trailer and fully loaded on the inside. Then my wife got a new vehicle. So I felt it was time to up-grade. So I bought another Tundra and haven’t had any trouble in the now going on 3 years of having it. I feel if something works well like that why not do it again! And it didn’t cost as much as the competitors and had just as many options and some of them were better as well.
I wish Toyota came in with a 3/4 ton truck.But if you had totalled Chevy / gmc they would have 29% of the market, ahead of ram,who makes a fine truck btw just saying.
2009 GMC 2500HD with 6.0 liter GAS, 4:10 axel ratio & heavy duty tow package.. Pull 17,000 lb. GCW…get 9MPG towing 60 mph….I aint getting rid of this truck….
Selected ”other” as Ram was not an option. Dodge has not made a North American pickup since about 2012+-.
But Steve, I think we all know who “Ram” is made by. Just changing the emblem on the grill doesn’t change that.
But RAM is now it’s own brand, has been for a while.
We tow with a 2007 Tundra with a 5.7V8. Running gear is 3/4-Ton. The trailer size we tow is a Bigfoot 21ft.
My RV is my only home. Just bought a New 5th’er in July.. Can’t afford new truck and RV, So we Pull the RV with My Bought new, 1999 Ram. I’ve Pulled U Hauls, pull behind RVs, Horse Trailers, MC Trailers, and Flat bed with our John deer. At the Price of Pick up’s, and limited Brands I would even own.. I will Drive my Ram until the wheels fall Off, then have a shop put them back on… I Love my 20 yr old truck… and I wouldn’t trade it for new anything today put on the road. No, I will Not buy a new Ram now there No longer American Made.
I have a 2007 Ford F 150 4 W/D. I am not happy with when it comes to pulling my travel trailer. I am going to a GMC 2500.
I have owned Ford diesels since 1980’s . I find the seats better than the others. I up grade about every 5 to 6 years. I live in up state NY and at -20 not plug in the truck starts and goes. We haul a 5th wheel camper, use it on the farm for equipment, hay hauling. Always been dependable .
Nothing like my Volvo VNL670 to pull my 37′ Hitchhiker up and safely down those big hills…
Bought our 2015 Ford F150 secondhand at Carmax because road tests at the YouTube Channel FastLaneTrucks showed it had superior engine braking compared to other trucks and we knew we’d be hauling our 25 ft. Airstream over plenty of mountains. It didn’t disappoint. The truck had 11,000 miles on it, with towing and 4×4 package, and a 5 ltr. V8 engine. It cost us half what it would have cost bought new. 60,000 miles later (15,000 with the trailer attached) and it’s still purring like a kitten. We love this truck. About to set off on a 6-month, 4,400-mile road trip that will take us through Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, and Utah, and we can hardly wait.
I pull our 27 ft. Jayco Eagle ( 8575 gvw) with our 2011 F150 4×4 crew cab , short bed, with 6.2 L V8, with HD suspension, Trailer tow package, 373 rear end.
With 92,000 miles still pulls like new.
One thing I liked about the Ford F-150 was with the center console you could get AC vents to the rear. It is great for our dog as well as passengers. With the dog I would put the back seat up and put her bed down on the floor and she is a cool and happy traveler.
we use both a ram and a tundra depending on which camp were taking tent or rv
We pull a 36 ft. 5th. Wheel with a 3500 Dodge Ram Diesel Dually. Always have. Wouldn’t tow with anything else.
My GMC was a specialty vehicle called a Topkick. The bed and ‘tailgate’ was designed for hitching a 5-er and it offered seven roomy storage compartments for tools, etc. At the time [2007] it was the only truck available, short of a semi, capable of hauling my heavy 5-er in mountainous terrain. Also sported a roomy crew-cab offering space for my 80 pound shepherd to travel comfortably and safely.
Chev 1500 and gmc 2500. Gmc stands for this. God, money, and credit keep this truck going.
I pull my 16k Montana 5er with a 2019 Ford F-350 dually. My 4th Ford diesel with the 6.7 without a problem. Went to drw with the heavier 5er. The last was srw and at 2 years 10 months had 147k miles.
Pull my 2017 – 30 foot Forest River Heritage Glen Travel Trailer with my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4WD Double Cab (5.3 Liter V-8 engine w/3.42 rear axle). Excellent power towing city & highway on straight away & small grades. Does slows somewhat on steep grades (mountain passes) but still accomplishes the task. Always owned GMC & won’t change. May move up to 2500 or 3500 (single axle) if and when time comes to buy a larger size 5th wheel and sell Travel Trailer.
I got my current truck (2016 Ford F-350 crew cab long bed) through Carmax, like another ‘poster’ mentioned. Pulls our Arctic Fox 25Y like it isn’t even there. Very happy with the truck.
We have a 2019 Ford F-350 crewcab shortbed 4×2 with the 6.2 gas engine and 4.30 axle ratio. We use it to carry our Lance 855s truck camper. We’ve put 19K miles on it in 18 months, and so far, (mostly) so good! Safe travels, all!
I have never been a total brand junkie, if whatever manufacturer had what I wanted, I would buy. Dodge had their problem child’s in the 70’s and 80’s but when they came out with the 5.9 Cummins in I believe sometime around 94 with the new design front end that stated “truck“, I was sold. But it took me until 2004 to finally buy a RAM 1500 with the HEMI V8 which was a perfect truck and no issues for over 150K miles when I traded it for my now 2014 RAM 2500 4×4 Limited Long bed with 79K miles to date pulling my 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 25.5 REOK which again has been a perfect truck with no issues. Before I finally went RAM I owned a 89 F150 Reg Cab with over 250K miles and a 1997 F250 Crew Cab, both I loved and they treated me right. Of all the trucks today RAM is the only style I care for, still states “truck”. When I buy my 3500 in a few years it will probably be another RAM unless they turn the looks “truck” ugly.