New Truck time

[bdeboer]

I would think at 5000 lbs towing any of the 1/2 tons with tow package would be more than enough truck. Although I would prefer a 3/4 ton for stability if the 5000 lb load is a travel trailer. I have good luck with 5.3L GM trucks since 1999 although I haven't owned one newer than a 2005 which I still have. Also have a 2008 Duramax. Today though I would look hard at the Dodge in our area as the dealers seem to be able to discount 4-5K at least on 2012 trucks more than what I am seeing on GM-Ford-Toyota.

 

[nybirdman]

I would do some reading on the Eco-Boost,they have their problems.If it was me buying a Ford it would be the V-8.The new Dodges (2013) are worth a look.I have owned all GM and had good luck.Most people can get by with a half ton.With the price ,cost of a diesel I don't believe they are worth it unless you are going to work it hard.

 

[mikehaugen]

around here, the rebates at the right time of year are usually around 10k advertised. Possibly more with negotiation.

 

[johnk]

A v-10 Really, Gets about 5 miles to the gallon. No thanks.

I get 13.5 on the highway which is great for a 7800 pound truck. Eat your heart out...:laughing:

 

[murphy1244]

I get 13.5 on the highway which is great for a 7800 pound truck. Eat your heart out...:laughing:

My 95 Chevy 1500 WT with 6 banger gets 24 MPG.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have heard that the Eco boosts get horrible efficency when towing a good load. If the engine is so good why isn't it a option on their F250. For a comuter truck it might be good but working it is a different story. I stay away from Toyotas.

Not true. My father has a 4x4 with 3.73 gears and I lined up a job to tow identical tandem box trailers 250 miles. I used my 08 Nissan Titan and got about 9mpg. He got nearly 13. His fuel cost were about $75 round trip and mine was well over $100.

Chris

 

[MIKE R]

Not true. My father has a 4x4 with 3.73 gears and I lined up a job to tow identical tandem box trailers 250 miles. I used my 08 Nissan Titan and got about 9mpg. He got nearly 13. His fuel cost were about $75 round trip and mine was well over $100.

Chris

How do they compare not pulling any thing?

 

[timswi]

A v-10 Really, Gets about 5 miles to the gallon. No thanks.

In a Class-C MH that's about what I get.

 

[dgl24087]

I have a 2005 Dodge and beat the absolute **** out of it daily and it has yet to let me down one time.

I see a lot of votes for the Ford Ecoboost. I am not a fan and apparently neither is Motor Trend.2013 Ram 1500 named Motor Trend Truck of the Year - National Auto Reviews | Examiner.com

F150 won it last year.

 

[Reyer Farms]

When I pull this my fuel mileage drops about 6-7 miles to the gallon. The truck normally gets 17-20 according to the screen in instrument panel. I checked it by hand twice and it was pretty close so I just go by it. The engine takes some getting used driving as it will give you loads of power but you it has a cost. I don't feel I'm " drinking the kool-aid on the ecoboost". I'm pretty objective, as this my first ford ever. I would like to know the problems they are having. I check occasionally, and have not found anything. I'm looking at 6.0 power stoke fail, duramax injectors fail,5.4 spark plugs, dodge transmission belts ( per service after we got new tranny 04 2500)need adjusting ever75k, and so on. I love trucks period but I don't live in a truck commercial. I love a diesel rumble but unless I start pulling 10000 + lbs a few hundred miles every week I will buy gas burners. My rough estimate but I'm sure someone has better info on a break even gas vs ...