Nobody38
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Thanks for the reply. I’m only hauling 7000 pounds max. I can only afford used in 27-35 range. My thinking is the ram 2500 with the smaller v8 is the best option. Thoughts?
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Thanks for the reply. I’m only hauling 7000 pounds max. I can only afford used in 27-35 range. My thinking is the ram 2500 with the smaller v8 is the best option. Thoughts?
Very nice truck. Has about the same options as mine. Mine is a 2018 that I bought in May 2019 with 8000 miles on it for $39,900. My son got an identical one with 6000 miles for $39,900. We both bought ours from a local used car dealer that bought them at an auction from Canada. Mine now has just under 20,000 on it and my sons has over 73,000 on his and the only issues either has had was my GPS on my touchscreen went whacky. The local dealer replaced in under warranty.I'd be looking at Ram 2500 with the 6.4 engines with the Ford and 6.2 engines as a close second. THe 2500 is going to be so much more enjoyable to drive and the 6.4 has plenty of power for your needs. The truck in the attached link is exactly what I'd buy. I currently own a 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 6.4 4x4 and a 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4. I'd take the 2500 all day every day to tow a 7K pound trailer.
I think you if you are concerned with fuel mileage so much you should really pencil out how much actual driving you will be doing over the course of your 2-3 months travel vacation. Are you traveling every 2-3 days to different locations and how far apart is each destination? Is 10%-15% worse fuel mileage over the other half ton trucks that big of a deal over the 3 months of travel. What's that number? I'd say the quality of towing with a 2500 and comfort it provides is well worth the additonal cost of truck and fuel.
Check this truck out. Nice Big Horn Model under your budget. And a resonable distance from your home base. Probably could be had for a couple grand less than advertised.
Used 2015 RAM 2500 Big Horn for sale in Clarksville, AR 72830: Truck Details - 572049585 - Autotrader
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Why is the trans a weak spot? As long as guys leave their trucks in stock form the trans is more than capable and reliable.2500 6.7 absolutely. I have a 2015 Cummins that I took to Washington State in April. Got 15 MPG, I think I have a 3:42 axle, 80 MPH in Idaho and Oregon back to Payson AZ. I also pulled our 32ft fifth wheel from CA to WA then down to here. I went to WA to get my Scout and toolbox out of storage. The only weak spot I know of is the Tranny, you can't get an Aisin in a 2500 only 3500. I bought it new in March 2015 for $55355.00 original price was 68000.
Are you saying you have an Allison transmission in a 07' Ram 3500? That sounds amazing. Back in the day, my best friend had an 07' Silverado 2500, 6.6 Duramax, 6-speed trans, brand new....it was like friggin rocket ship! Having an Allison powered by a Cummins sure sounds like Christmas morning to me!I see 14-18 towing a 13,000 5th wheel here on flat and hills in northern AZ. Empty I get 22-27.3mpg. But I'm running a tuner and plenty of add ons and deletions. Ive kept my truck since new, I have never thought to get a newer year truck. Mine is a 2007 3500 single wheel 4x4. Alison 1000 built tranny. First year i found original tranny is crap all around.