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Old 06-19-2011, 05:20 PM   #21
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this is very true with dodge. another reason i found it easier to stick with the 5.9 and get a used one that fits your needs. mine has the 4:10 gears and it pulls like a champ, sucks for fuel on the highways but it will run with a load all day long, with pretty good MPG. i have a big horn, and i am not totally sure what it all includes with the package, but the emblem sure look's cool tho. mine is set up very nice, all controls right within arms reach. power everything; seat and peddles. it makes it nice for my wife about 5' 1" to hit the peddles and "see over the hood"(when i let her behind the wheel anyhow). she still don't belive me when i tell her the front end is still there and you will know if it falls off.
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Old 06-19-2011, 06:23 PM   #22
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One thing that nobody noted was the noise level coming out from under the hood. Not a big deal when you drive with the windows up, but when you go through the drive through window, you will need to turn off the Cummins in the Dodge. The Ford is a lot quieter but does not compare to the Chevy / GM for overall engine quietness.
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Old 06-19-2011, 06:59 PM   #23
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ah ha this is very true. the newer chevy's are very quite, and the cummins still pumps a little louder then the rest. i have noticed that my turbo is still louder in the cab then my chevy is, i don't mind, but some might.
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Old 06-20-2011, 05:53 AM   #24
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I'm holding out for Toyota to build a 3/4 ton truck.
Amen to that brother!!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:49 AM   #25
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What I have came acrosed. I have not delt with many dodge trucks but have with Ford. The reason I think ford is due to seeing them take punishment. When i was younger I worked for a place called Cooper Farms they deal with turkeys. When they would load them they had to have the truck run all the time with the idel up to between 4500 and 6500 rpms for around an hour stright, and they took it no problem the trucks lasted for at least 6-7 years untill they bought thier new batch of trucks.

I'm not saying dodge won't put up with this abuse but have seen ford first hand. The model they used were the Powerstroke F-350 four door long bed.
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:15 PM   #26
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Let me add a new twist to your search. If you're looking at new, why not step up to a 1 ton. That way if you decide to upgrade your trailer (never know what the future will bring) you would already have a truck that could haul almost anything out there.
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:56 PM   #27
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Bob Landry, Howdy;

Ya ready for some more pop-corn???

Thought I'd pop-up another bag.....



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Old 06-20-2011, 09:22 PM   #28
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AWWWWW RIGHTY NOW!!!!

I've watched for 3 pages of responses to the OP's question and NOBODY has the guts to tell him---------

Get the RED ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That way, when you take it in for oil changes, the dealer will know what color carpet to roll out for you) <wink>

And, FTR, the powerstroke 7.3L diesel (turbo or NA) redlines at 3400 RPM (or right about there) Running it for an hour at 6500 RPM would self destruct most any diesel.

Now, where's my popcorn?????
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Old 06-21-2011, 05:27 AM   #29
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If that is the case for these trucks, maybe they had them special ordered but what i stated is ture. they are used for farm use in the farm market. I can remember being 17 and setting the limiter to what they told me...

good luck on the search
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Old 06-21-2011, 05:29 AM   #30
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Maybe Red with Black Racing Strips, to help rev up in that 6500 RPM range
This can go on forever. The OP needs to get a TV big enough to handle their RV safely and maybe their next larger one also.
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Old 06-21-2011, 03:36 PM   #31
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Trucks...

O my... this has been an active thread! Well, the "Beast and I" have been watching this comfortably....
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Old 06-21-2011, 05:21 PM   #32
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well i thought that this was going good, untill the ford guys took over (JK GUYS, JK)
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Old 06-21-2011, 05:46 PM   #33
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Not to be bias but I tried a Chev first then test drove a Dodge and did not try the Ford. After test driving the dodge I told the dealership to find me a red one loaded and they sure did, right down to a heated steering wheel. It pulls my fiver like it's not behind me. The Jake brake slows me down great & with the tow haul on it downshifts along with the Jake where I hardly use the brakes. My wife has even commented "is the truck doing that all by itself". I'm happy with my decision. Good luck in your search. One thing for sure, they are all fun to try out!
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Old 06-21-2011, 06:33 PM   #34
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SEE !!!!! TOLD YA !!!!!!!

Another satisfied "RED TRUCK" owner LOL

I'm still not sure about the black stripes though.... Hmmmmmm

Where's the popcorn ???????
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Old 06-21-2011, 07:03 PM   #35
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I saw this on a signature on another board -

"Built Ford tough - without your tax dollars".
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Old 06-22-2011, 09:45 AM   #36
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Hey guys, I have to agree with FORD, that 90% of the FORD trucks built are still on the road today.

This is from a Cummins Dodge guy.
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P.S. The other 10% made it home.
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:32 AM   #37
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Hey guys, I have to agree with FORD, that 90% of the FORD trucks built are still on the road today.

This is from a Cummins Dodge guy.
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P.S. The other 10% made it home.

Jim, I thought for a moment you were going soft, but you restored my faith. I wish I would have known before this thread that Orville Redinbacker stock would jump so high. I could have made a killing. Time to turn another bag into a bowl.

My apologies to the OP but I think you have figured out by now .... it comes down to a personal preference.
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Old 06-23-2011, 09:32 PM   #38
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On that note............

It seems that Hankpage in his infinite wisdom has pretty much summed up this lengthy debate. We have gone full circle and perhaps it is now time to say goodnight to "Which truck is better". We can eat only so much popcorn and we haven't even answered the original question. Can we give this topic a rest and move on to the next great debate? Thank you all for your participation.
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Old 06-24-2011, 04:24 AM   #39
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I'm surpeised that the mods even allow these "best truck" threads to go on past a few posts. Bottom line is, no one is going to change anyone else's opinion. Also, instead of someone asking what WE think he should be driving, he needs to be out test driving trucks, if he's a serious buyer. If he's not a serious buyer, why waste bandwidth when you woudn't waste time at a dealership?

Same with the "Will my truck tow this?" threads. If someone is anticipating a new trailer, he first thing he needs to do is self-education so he understands weights, ratings, capacities, etc. Again, opinions overshadow fact on those threads and we all know what those are like.. JMHO
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