sherpaxc
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Im buying used. I'm on a strict budget. I found a used Jayco 26bh. I believe The gvw is 7500. I'm getting that trailer but I want to make sure I get enough truck. I found a 98 dodge ram with a magnum v8 long bed quad cab long bed. It's in fantastic condition with lower miles at 85k. Is this enough truck? Thanks for the help.
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donn0128
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Half ton or three quarter ton truck? Either would probably do the job. But truck age will make some difference due to constantly changing tow ratings.
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APT
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Any full sized truck with model/series starting with at least 2 (i.e. 250, 2500/3500). Skip the half tons from that era. The most capable ones will be borderline, and finding the needle in the haystack in excellent condition is not fun.
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dreeder
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If it's a 1/2 ton it will be over it's tow rating once loaded, if it is a 3/4 ton the 5.9 is going to be run through the wringer a bit but will get the job done. One thing about the 5.2's and 5.9's is that they are absolutely bullet proof. I loved my 2001 1/2 ton, 4x4, 5 speed and wish I still had it.
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As long as it's a Dodge Ram it will pull anything. If I were going to buy a half ton for the job it would be a 2010 or newer.
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parkersdad wrote:As long as it's a Dodge Ram it will pull anything. If I were going to buy a half ton for the job it would be a 2010 or newer.
Completely untrue and not helpful for someone looking to spend under $10k on a 10+ year old TV.
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sherpaxc
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Ok thanks for the advice. The truck is a half ton original owner garage kept with low ish mileage for its age and it's in excellent condition. But if it won't pull then I'm not sure it'll work.
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ib516
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I'd need more details before I answer.
Is it a 1500 or a 2500?
What is the axle ratio?
Is it a 5.2L or a 5.9L?
There is a big difference in towing ability between a 1500/5.2L gas/3.55 truck and a 2500/5.9L gas/4.10 truck.
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dreeder
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It's a 1500.
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Consider what the truck itself will be carrying as well, not just what it will tow. Since you're buying a bunkhouse I assume you have kids? As well as wife and whatever you put in the truck bed i.e. chairs, BBQ, firewood etc. plus the tongue weight of the TT. A half-ton/1500 will get over loaded real quick. I would keep looking for a 2500/250. Good luck in your search.
On edit- I guess if you just camp local a few times a year and aren't going to run it hard or long you should be ok with that truck. Just make sure you've got a good hitch set up (weight distribution).
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edited 06/13/12 02:20pm by nohurry *
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