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Akegb3 · 01-05-2020, 01:28 PM

Hi all,

I'm in comparison shopping mode for purchasing a new tow vehicle (truck) for our 2016 Keystone Passport (195RBWE).

We've been using our 2003 Ford F-150 Supercrew (4x4) since we purchased the trailer and it has performed "ok", except for steep and/or lengthy hills. Second trip we had a blown sparkplug and ever since have worried about another one.

We don't plan to upgrade this camper to anything bigger in the future, but do want something that will tow without any worries. I had been looking at the 250/2500s series from Ford/Chevy(GMC)/RAM, but have recently discussed the 150/1500s with my very knowledgeable son-in-law who tows his race truck with a RAM 3500 DW Diesel.

Apparently the new 150/1500s towing capabilities are far better than they were in 2003. Does anyone have a compelling reason why I should not consider a 150/1500 model? I definitely don't want a Diesel due to their higher maintenance costs. And, it appears the 250/2500s towing capacity is not much higher than the 150/1500s.

Thanks in advance for your input.
Ed

01-05-2020, 01:28 PM	#1
Akegb3 Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Anchorage Posts: 32	choosing a new tow vehicle Hi all, I'm in comparison shopping mode for purchasing a new tow vehicle (truck) for our 2016 Keystone Passport (195RBWE). We've been using our 2003 Ford F-150 Supercrew (4x4) since we purchased the trailer and it has performed "ok", except for steep and/or lengthy hills. Second trip we had a blown sparkplug and ever since have worried about another one. We don't plan to upgrade this camper to anything bigger in the future, but do want something that will tow without any worries. I had been looking at the 250/2500s series from Ford/Chevy(GMC)/RAM, but have recently discussed the 150/1500s with my very knowledgeable son-in-law who tows his race truck with a RAM 3500 DW Diesel. Apparently the new 150/1500s towing capabilities are far better than they were in 2003. Does anyone have a compelling reason why I should not consider a 150/1500 model? I definitely don't want a Diesel due to their higher maintenance costs. And, it appears the 250/2500s towing capacity is not much higher than the 150/1500s. Thanks in advance for your input. Ed