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- NE Texas
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tow rig advice
- Thread starter mojojojo
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madmax
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- Location
- Woodburn, OR
early third gen dodge are starting to pop up in the 12-15k range
third gen quad cab are small compared to ford and chevy. IE not for adults
third gen quad cab are small compared to ford and chevy. IE not for adults
I've been tossing around the idea of picking up a newer truck more and more lately. More so for the truck aspect, over it being a "tow rig." I gotta say the newer Chevy 2500's are enticing. However, I don't know if I could live with the endless flaming for driving a "gas truck" from the Cummings Boyz.
BoringDave
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- Boring
If I ever owned another diesel it would be one of these. The most dependable of all the diesel trucks IMO. It may not have the power of the new ones but will do the same job just a little slower.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4376135736.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4376135736.html
- Location
- NE Texas
This is the route I will be going later on this year.. 03-04 (not 04.5+) Laramie with leather.. Mmm.. I look forward to the upgrade
atriot:madmax
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- Location
- Woodburn, OR
I wish I had heated leather seats. Someday I'll get around to installing heating elements in the seat
And get an exhaust brake! Best mod I made!
And get an exhaust brake! Best mod I made!
- Location
- NE Texas
Hard to say
But in the meantime.. You have a big upgrade in cabin comfort.. Those trucks are amazing inside
- Location
- WA state
Other than a CTD, I would recommend a min of a 6.0L GM gasser. 4L80e is beef. Not sure what year they started, but some of the later ones have the 6L80e. Which is 2nd, only to the Allison trans.
poppyseed
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ferndale, WA
This....
jk, get a diesel if you tow a lot, if its once every 6 months get a chevy 1500/2500 gas
jk, get a diesel if you tow a lot, if its once every 6 months get a chevy 1500/2500 gas
- Location
- Vancouver, WA
I agree but keep in mind
As far as diesels go we all have our ups and downs dodge,Chevy,ford.
But as far as a 98% DD and a 2% tow rig. I'm still going diesel.
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
You diesel guys are crazy, I put a Cummins and an Allison in my Chevy and didnt get any better fuel milage.
Power stayed the same as well, I was so disappointed that I took it all out when I got home.
Power stayed the same as well, I was so disappointed that I took it all out when I got home.
- Location
- NE Texas
Another point of view to add
From Gresham to TSF is 50 miles
With truck, camper full of gear, trailer and jeep.. I'm right around 17k pounds..
I average 13.5mpg with 17k pounds @ 70mph
That means, I'm driving from home to TSF with all the comforts of home (minus toilet) AND my jeep, for $15 each way.. 17k pounds going to TSF, for $15:loveu:
I'm looking forward to this summer:viking:
From Gresham to TSF is 50 miles
With truck, camper full of gear, trailer and jeep.. I'm right around 17k pounds..
I average 13.5mpg with 17k pounds @ 70mph
That means, I'm driving from home to TSF with all the comforts of home (minus toilet) AND my jeep, for $15 each way.. 17k pounds going to TSF, for $15:loveu:
I'm looking forward to this summer:viking:
You diesel guys are crazy, I put a Cummins and an Allison in my Chevy and didnt get any better fuel milage.
Power stayed the same as well, I was so disappointed that I took it all out when I got home.
Well theres your problem. I think you installed it wrong.
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
That is possible, I didnt do much research before I installed it.
poppyseed
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- Location
- Ferndale, WA
^^lol and i thought i was going to be the only troll here