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Old 09-17-2013, 06:51 AM   #1
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Just bought a Pinnacle 36 REQS. Love the layout. Have been looking for a truck and it's s toss up between a Silverado LTZ 3500 DRW or F350 DRW Lariat. Looking to find a truck 1-2 yrs old with low mileage but they seem to be in the mid to upper $40k range. Thinking of getting a 2013 leftover with cheaper financing.

Any thoughts on Silverado vs Ford. I'm leaning towards the Silverado because of the Allison tranny.
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Old 09-17-2013, 05:27 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new trailer. I am really surprised that you have not heard from anyone regarding your question. I know that both trucks are very good, have their pros and cons and would perform quite well. While I do not currently have a diesel I plan on getting one within the next year and have read alot of what people who own them have said both on this forum and others. For my 2 cents worth, I believe I would go with the duramax based on from what I have been reading, it seems as though they get a little better gas mileage. Also, I believe the duramax 6.6 has been around the longest and as you said, has the allison tranny. The old saying if it ain't broke, don't fix it (or change it).
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Old 09-18-2013, 04:26 AM   #3
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Old 09-18-2013, 05:25 AM   #4
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Runaground,

If I were in your shoes, I would drive both, they both have high points, the feature that sells me on GM is the Allison tranny, The features that sell me on Ford are the mirrors, seats, overall ergonomics, placement of the brake controller, and the select shift feature of transmission(it does operate differently than gm on the 2012 model year). Also the loaded ride of the ford seems better to me but the unloaded ride of the GM pickups seems better, I surely hope this helps, a new tv is a big investment.

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Old 09-18-2013, 06:03 AM   #5
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Try a Ram!

I worked for 33 years in a body shop, and if people knew what some of these trucks are made of, they wouldn't by them. That is why I have a 2012 Ram, purchased new last year from Dave Smith Motors in Idaho. Would you drive 1,300 miles to save $13,000? (off sticker price). I did, and have no regrets. They are the WORLD'S LARGEST DODGE DEALER. In 2012, Ram beefed up to 800 ft. lbs. of torque, and are equal to or better than Ford, Chevy, or GMC, IMHO. Also in 2012, the Ram does not use DEF, but all will in 2013. Dave Smith has OVER five hundred 3500 Rams in stock. Tell them what you are looking for and they will find it for you. I do not work for Dave Smith Motors.
They make their money by volume, not by gouging everyone who walks in the door like your average hometown dealer.
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Old 09-18-2013, 08:52 AM   #6
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hi there drive them all they all have good and bad points. I love my ram (cummins) engine. Is it at as plush as a Ford? nope. but it works for me. my advice is pick the best one you can afford and will safely tow your camper, and what just feels comfortable to drive. Your butt will be in that seat for quite a bit. after that go enjoy everything camping has to offer. have fun looking just like you did when you bought the camper
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Old 09-20-2013, 03:42 PM   #7
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Do your self a favour and also entertain a 2013 model year RAM and get a Aisin transmission (which is at a minimum and equal to the Allison with a 185Kmile warranty (at least in Canada))
The fuel mileage is back with the use of DEF and SCR tech in the 13 model year.

My son traded his 2011 Denali 3500 4x4 DRW for a 2014 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4.
He had 70K miles on the Denali and now about 10K miles on the Ram. The mileage on the RAm is running better than the Dmax empty and equal towing 16K. The truck suspension is completely redesigned and the difference towing between the two is nothing short of eye opening.

Don't get me wrong, the Denali was/is a nice capable truck and you would not go wrong, but technology marches on.

The deciding factor may be how close or good your service provider/ dealer is if you don't wrench.
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