Which 1 Ton Diesel is best for towing the DRV Full House?
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steveblonde
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cdenney said:
Duramax with Allison Trans gives you smoothest combo with the nicest ride
Cummins gives you most power and towing capabilty
Ford is a work truck probably the toughest if your off road a lot and like solid axles
everyone has an opinion this is just mine all three are good all three are ASSEMBLED in north america using parts from god know where
Est. Dry Weight 18,800 Lbs. | GVWR 24,000 Lbs is a big unit
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Gizmo
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Cummins diesel no question and with a 3500 you can get the AISIN tranny which is an awesome combo and depending on who you talk to is as good if not better than the Duramax, but I hope considering the size and weight of those DRV's though you are looking at a 5500 platform.
jje1960
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Either the Ram 3500HD or the Ford F-450 (Ford's HD) are more than capable of pulling that. Both have a tow rating of just over 31k. I have a neighbor out where we hunt who has the F-450 pulling over 30k regularly and he said the truck could do more no problem.
Anyway just pick the one you like and enjoy.
Anyway just pick the one you like and enjoy.
blw2
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I'd go with the ford over a dodge, but likely a GM over a ford.... but that's just me.
and the ONLY reason dodge is on the bottom is I have yet to see or rather hear a dodge truck I liked. They sound like sewing machines to me...
just personal taste
and the ONLY reason dodge is on the bottom is I have yet to see or rather hear a dodge truck I liked. They sound like sewing machines to me...
just personal taste
blw2
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hey, where is moparman???
Come to think of it I haven't seen a post by him lately....
Come to think of it I haven't seen a post by him lately....
Gizmo
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blw2 said:
You would go with Ford and all the diesel issues they have had? Unless you are referring to some of the older, pre 2000 Ford diesels if I recall correctly, they seem to have had more troubles and very expensive troubles than the Cummins or Duramax.
Frizlefrak
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blw2 said:
He seems to have gone AWOL. Haven't seen him in a few months.
Everyone will have an opinion of which one is "best". Best is a highly subjective term....so drive all three and buy the one you LIKE the best. All three will get the job done nicely. I drove all three...and they were close enough that I bought the one that I thought was best looking.
And the first person that puts "Cummings" on here is getting a good Frizlefrakking!!!
Frizlefrak
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steveblonde said:
I'm going to bait you with everything I have!! And get TonyDTorch in here too....I'll get a two for one special..... ;D
grashley
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STEVE YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS !!!!! POKE POKE POKE
The best advice: Drive both and get the one your wife likes better.
STEVE .......overweight......
The best advice: Drive both and get the one your wife likes better.
STEVE .......overweight......
I'm a GM/Ford Dodge Ram diesel fan boy. I would get the white one with the options I like.....or maybe the new bright blue one...... or dangz to many to choose from.
Just get the truck brand you like as their all good diesel powered trucks for pulling RVs.
Just get the truck brand you like as their all good diesel powered trucks for pulling RVs.
steveblonde
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grassy
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Save yourself a heap of stress ..go larger.. at least a 450/4500. Just because it can pull, doesn't mean it is going to do the other necessary things well... and we RV for enjoyment, right ?
Gizmo
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5500 would be better, at least according to a DRV I met at a campground recently. He indicated he had a 4500 and was wanting, so he moved up to a 5500 and reports the tow is so much better. But to be sure before buying, check the number ie. GVWR of the proposed trailer as well as the pin weight which should run between 20-25%, then match it up to the proposed truck. Good luck with the purchases, the DRV makes one fine 5th wheel.
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TonyDtorch
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Frizlefrak said:I'm going to bait you with everything I have!! And get TonyDTorch in here too....I'll get a two for one special..... ;D
Ok I took the bait.
I have to admit..... I rode in a new Dodge 3500...(or Ram) and it was very nice, and for once it was it was quiet !
....and, the Chevy's are dang good looking,
but that King Ranch Ford ! .....WOW !.......... a 1 ton diesel Limo pick-up............I want one.
steveblonde
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martin2340
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Brad I asked that question a few months ago. He just seemed to drop off the face about late October.blw2 said:
