Blaise
Well-known member
I'm kinda new here - this is my second post ...
Been RVing for many years with a small trailer (22 foot, 2 ton) pulled by my dependable Durango. But we're getting a new trailer - a 34 foot monster weighing in at about 7,000 lbs dry ... still not sure how i got talked into that ...
It's a PrimeTime Tracer Ultralight (lol) 3150BHD - an "Executive" model ... http://www.primetimerv.com/default.asp?page=products&choice=floorviewer&model=tracer&name=3546&series=Executive
So we need a new tow vehicle. I thought I had myself all decided on a 2013 diesel F-250 King Ranch crew cab, nicely loaded http://shar.es/esg6c
The dealer offered it for $54k, but this has to be ordered ... 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks ... who knows? I'm not really in a hurry, so I can wait - but I'm sure it will be hard
But then - just before placing the order for the F-250, I stopped by the Dodge dealer, and they had a new 2012 diesel RAM 2500 Longhorn crew cab, similarly loaded on the lot ... for $46,500.
http://www.maguirechryslerjeepdodge.com/new/Ram/2012-Ram-2500-400356090a0a006401ef4970b12c8219.htm?vin=3C6UD5GL0CG327363
The F-250 interior is definitely a bit nicer. We're getting lots of options (on either truck) because we'll be spending lots of time in it. I'm just approaching retirement and looking to go out west (from upstate NY). But what has me vexed is ... is the F-250 $7,500 nicer??
On the face of it, they both seem like awesome trucks. So I'm looking for a bit more technical advise from folks who have some experience with these brands/models.
The RAM obviously has the very well received Cummins engine, and as a short bed will fit in my garage (the F-250 is an 8' bed that won't). The RAM is rated to tow 12,450 while the F-250 is 14,000 which gives a bit more "buffer".
I'd appreciate any feedback, technical or aesthetic, to help me make a good decision.
Thanks!
Been RVing for many years with a small trailer (22 foot, 2 ton) pulled by my dependable Durango. But we're getting a new trailer - a 34 foot monster weighing in at about 7,000 lbs dry ... still not sure how i got talked into that ...
It's a PrimeTime Tracer Ultralight (lol) 3150BHD - an "Executive" model ... http://www.primetimerv.com/default.asp?page=products&choice=floorviewer&model=tracer&name=3546&series=Executive
So we need a new tow vehicle. I thought I had myself all decided on a 2013 diesel F-250 King Ranch crew cab, nicely loaded http://shar.es/esg6c
The dealer offered it for $54k, but this has to be ordered ... 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks ... who knows? I'm not really in a hurry, so I can wait - but I'm sure it will be hard
But then - just before placing the order for the F-250, I stopped by the Dodge dealer, and they had a new 2012 diesel RAM 2500 Longhorn crew cab, similarly loaded on the lot ... for $46,500.
http://www.maguirechryslerjeepdodge.com/new/Ram/2012-Ram-2500-400356090a0a006401ef4970b12c8219.htm?vin=3C6UD5GL0CG327363
The F-250 interior is definitely a bit nicer. We're getting lots of options (on either truck) because we'll be spending lots of time in it. I'm just approaching retirement and looking to go out west (from upstate NY). But what has me vexed is ... is the F-250 $7,500 nicer??
On the face of it, they both seem like awesome trucks. So I'm looking for a bit more technical advise from folks who have some experience with these brands/models.
The RAM obviously has the very well received Cummins engine, and as a short bed will fit in my garage (the F-250 is an 8' bed that won't). The RAM is rated to tow 12,450 while the F-250 is 14,000 which gives a bit more "buffer".
I'd appreciate any feedback, technical or aesthetic, to help me make a good decision.
Thanks!