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07-21-2018, 09:09 AM
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Junior Member
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Suggestion for new truck.
Need some help here...
Upgraded to a 2016 Cougar 28RBS Hitch Weight 955 lbs
Dry Weight 6338 lbs I know the weights are not real world.
We have right know a 2016 Ram1500, poor thing is suffering with the tongue weight even with air bags installed and the Andersen Weight Distribution.
So I am looking for a new truck and some input from you guys...right now I'm looking at the Ram 2500 and Ford250...Any pros and cons?...should I be looking for something else?
Thanks
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07-21-2018, 09:31 AM
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Sometimes the cost to upgrade to a SRW 1ton is cheaper than buying a 3/4 ton. Just make sure your new tow vehicle has the payload capacity for this or any future rigs.
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07-21-2018, 09:33 AM
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A Ram 2500 or Ford F250 would be fine. The trailer gvw is about 8200 lbs. Either truck with the big V8 would do a good job. If you want the power of the diesel, and want to pay that price, they would do a good job as well. The difference towing the trailer will be night and day (I hated that phrase when I was told that but, it's true).
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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07-21-2018, 10:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sourdough
A Ram 2500 or Ford F250 would be fine. The trailer gvw is about 8200 lbs. Either truck with the big V8 would do a good job. If you want the power of the diesel, and want to pay that price, they would do a good job as well. The difference towing the trailer will be night and day (I hated that phrase when I was told that but, it's true).
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Or either one of the GM 2500 or 3500s.
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07-21-2018, 11:37 AM
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If there is even a remote chance of you ever wanting a larger trailer, then a 3/4 ton truck is just throwing good money after bad..
Been there, done that; got the ball cap, wall plaque, and commemorative t-shirt and cancelled checks to testify to my experience...
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07-21-2018, 12:45 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
If there is even a remote chance of you ever wanting a larger trailer, then a 3/4 ton truck is just throwing good money after bad..
Been there, done that; got the ball cap, wall plaque, and commemorative t-shirt and cancelled checks to testify to my experience...
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Javi is right. IF you think you are in a progressive situation where you think you will get a larger trailer sometime in the future - get the bigger truck now. I'm in that boat right now - looking at going from 3/4 to 1 ton - because. I don't particularly want a bigger trailer right now, but I know I don't want a smaller one and I'm going to replace the truck anyway soon so it's a no brainer to go to the 1 ton for very little money extra and get the added capacity....in case.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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07-21-2018, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
If there is even a remote chance of you ever wanting a larger trailer, then a 3/4 ton truck is just throwing good money after bad..
Been there, done that; got the ball cap, wall plaque, and commemorative t-shirt and cancelled checks to testify to my experience...
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Don't see us getting a bigger trailer, its just me, wife and son...no need for anything bigger.
Thanks
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07-21-2018, 02:16 PM
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thanks a lot for all the reply's...Just a add on, at the moment we are looking at new truck, not thinking of getting a used one.
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07-21-2018, 02:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pineiro
Don't see us getting a bigger trailer, its just me, wife and son...no need for anything bigger.
Thanks
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Good luck with that,, I'm 69 and it's just me, DW and Max the Golden Retriever... DW wants bigger (longer & more slides),,, I want shorter but heavier... (better built) for what I hope is our last trailer...
The last trailer we owned was a nightmare, this one is great and DW loves everything about it except the room,,, I love the floorplan, but hate the light weight of the fixtures and small storage spaces.. and I'd like it to be 4 or 5 feet shorter so we'd fit into more parks...
Want to bet on what I end up with...
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07-21-2018, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
Good luck with that,, I'm 69 and it's just me, DW and Max the Golden Retriever... DW wants bigger (longer & more slides),,, I want shorter but heavier... (better built) for what I hope is our last trailer...
The last trailer we owned was a nightmare, this one is great and DW loves everything about it except the room,,, I love the floorplan, but hate the light weight of the fixtures and small storage spaces.. and I'd like it to be 4 or 5 feet shorter so we'd fit into more parks...
Want to bet on what I end up with...
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Javi don't know if the DW has seen this one yet.
https://goo.gl/images/7whnWF
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07-21-2018, 03:30 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
Good luck with that,, I'm 69 and it's just me, DW and Max the Golden Retriever... DW wants bigger (longer & more slides),,, I want shorter but heavier... (better built) for what I hope is our last trailer...
The last trailer we owned was a nightmare, this one is great and DW loves everything about it except the room,,, I love the floorplan, but hate the light weight of the fixtures and small storage spaces.. and I'd like it to be 4 or 5 feet shorter so we'd fit into more parks...
Want to bet on what I end up with...
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I know the feeling...I was happy with the pop up...them the Roo23rs...and now the 28RBS...but this is it...or so I hope 😂
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07-21-2018, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
Good luck with that,, I'm 69 and it's just me, DW and Max the Golden Retriever... DW wants bigger (longer & more slides),,, I want shorter but heavier... (better built) for what I hope is our last trailer...
The last trailer we owned was a nightmare, this one is great and DW loves everything about it except the room,,, I love the floorplan, but hate the light weight of the fixtures and small storage spaces.. and I'd like it to be 4 or 5 feet shorter so we'd fit into more parks...
Want to bet on what I end up with...
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I always put it like this....
Sometimes in a marriage you have to compromise. In your case the compromise goes something like "I wanted a smaller better built trailer. She wanted a bigger trailer with longer slides. So we compromised and got a bigger trailer with longer slides."
Good luck Javi.
To the OP are there any particular features you like over one brand vs the other?? One of the other things to consider no matter what brand of buying new is dealer service on the back end. Warranty is only as good as the guys backing it. I'd look at some reviews of whatever dealer you are considering purchasing from and see if theres any reasonable one stars that are legitimate complaints and 5 stars that aren't all fluff. That's just me if I had the $ to buy new.
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07-22-2018, 08:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Freeheel4life
I always put it like this....
Sometimes in a marriage you have to compromise. In your case the compromise goes something like "I wanted a smaller better built trailer. She wanted a bigger trailer with longer slides. So we compromised and got a bigger trailer with longer slides."
Good luck Javi.
To the OP are there any particular features you like over one brand vs the other?? One of the other things to consider no matter what brand of buying new is dealer service on the back end. Warranty is only as good as the guys backing it. I'd look at some reviews of whatever dealer you are considering purchasing from and see if theres any reasonable one stars that are legitimate complaints and 5 stars that aren't all fluff. That's just me if I had the $ to buy new.
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Right now there is no preference over one truck to another, we just started looking and since there was a lot of mention on the 3500/350 I am gonna at those to the list and see what the pricing difference is. Keep in mind that I am in Canada and the prices here are very different than the States.
The dealership service is a good suggestion, will look in to that.
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07-21-2018, 04:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pineiro
Don't see us getting a bigger trailer, its just me, wife and son...no need for anything bigger.
Thanks
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Unfortunately you just put that in print & have countless witnesses! Famous last words!
If that's the way you really think it will happen DO NOT ever go to an rv show in your area, DO NOT drive by a rv dealership & DO NOT look at rvs on the internet!!!!
Once your son has left the nest & no longer need the bunkhouse or whatever you have for the little guy to sleep on & as Javi said DW "wants more room", look back at this forum & get the seasonings out to flavor these words so they're easier to eat.
This would be an interesting poll;
How many have said "we won't ever need a bigger rv!"?
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07-22-2018, 08:13 AM
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07-22-2018, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pineiro
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Not a chance.
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08-09-2018, 01:45 PM
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I tow my 7800lb 30ft camper with an 08 dodge 1500 ram, 5.7. Never had a problem with a good hitch and sway control. Also have a 2016 f250 xlt 6.2 gas 4.30 axles 4+4 xlt bought out right new $39000, towing 16000lb 5er, trailer has disc brakes, works good till you hit the moutains. Wish one of the manufacturers would guve use a bigger gas engine! Good luck. Bill
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08-09-2018, 03:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whcarr
I tow my 7800lb 30ft camper with an 08 dodge 1500 ram, 5.7. Never had a problem with a good hitch and sway control. Also have a 2016 f250 xlt 6.2 gas 4.30 axles 4+4 xlt bought out right new $39000, towing 16000lb 5er, trailer has disc brakes, works good till you hit the moutains. Wish one of the manufacturers would guve use a bigger gas engine! Good luck. Bill
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https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...g-block-502-ho
^^ Could always crate and build up a sweet gasser tow rig
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08-09-2018, 03:01 PM
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Tow Vehicle
I just ran a gauntlet with tow vehicles. Ended up with a Dodge 3500 Dually. 6.7 Cummins with 3.73 gearing A/T.... Happy Camper now!!!
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07-21-2018, 11:53 AM
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I have been looking at the big three for 2500's on the build and price section of their websites. I was kind of shocked at the pricing of the Rams in comparison to the other two.
Believe it or not, The GMC was the best price in the SLT (and their options) range. I didn't look at chevy, I prefer GMC. Javi is right, I just don't want that big a trailer next round.
Good luck
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