I know there's multiple threads discussing the pros and cons of truck size, fuel type, etc. so I'll try not to rehash those topics. I'm hoping to get some advice before making a big purchase.
I'm still shopping for a truck and camper, and I've pretty much boiled it down to a 1 ton diesel, crew cab, long bed. I like the fuel efficiency, turbo at altitude, and driving distance before refuel of the diesel; and I can get over the fact that it will likely be pricier to own and maintain. Crew cab for the growing family and dogs, and long bed for the same reason. I'm looking for a used truck with <50k miles, something to hold on to for a while.
So my questions are:
1) Any benefit from doing a 3/4 ton instead of a 1 ton? It seems like the 1 ton isn't much more expensive, same fuel efficiency, and going over the listed payload capacity won't be an issue. Does the 3/4 ton ride noticeably different? I should note that i'm also shopping for used campers and while i'm most interested in a grandby, i think i'd be happy with an alaskan, northstar, hallmark where that extra payload would be put to use.
2) Anyone feel strongly about which heavy duty diesel is the best fit for a camper? No need to rehash the chevy vs ram vs ford arguments, but it does seem like there's a lot of love in this community for the ram/cummins. Any camper specific reasons why the ram is so well represented?
Thanks ahead for any input! I've really enjoyed searching through this forum for all sorts of interesting (and sometimes useful) information.
P.S. if anyone's selling a grandby semi-close to southwest montana I'm interested.
I'm still shopping for a truck and camper, and I've pretty much boiled it down to a 1 ton diesel, crew cab, long bed. I like the fuel efficiency, turbo at altitude, and driving distance before refuel of the diesel; and I can get over the fact that it will likely be pricier to own and maintain. Crew cab for the growing family and dogs, and long bed for the same reason. I'm looking for a used truck with <50k miles, something to hold on to for a while.
So my questions are:
1) Any benefit from doing a 3/4 ton instead of a 1 ton? It seems like the 1 ton isn't much more expensive, same fuel efficiency, and going over the listed payload capacity won't be an issue. Does the 3/4 ton ride noticeably different? I should note that i'm also shopping for used campers and while i'm most interested in a grandby, i think i'd be happy with an alaskan, northstar, hallmark where that extra payload would be put to use.
2) Anyone feel strongly about which heavy duty diesel is the best fit for a camper? No need to rehash the chevy vs ram vs ford arguments, but it does seem like there's a lot of love in this community for the ram/cummins. Any camper specific reasons why the ram is so well represented?
Thanks ahead for any input! I've really enjoyed searching through this forum for all sorts of interesting (and sometimes useful) information.
P.S. if anyone's selling a grandby semi-close to southwest montana I'm interested.