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Jeff V. wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:12 pm So much for that idea. Today I learned diesels don't have evaporative emissions systems.

Chris GTO TT wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:08 am

ChargerX3 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:03 pm Would a larger Chevy or Dodge 1/2 ton have better low end grunt then? Dont they go up to 6.1 or so in the chevy 1/2 tons?

Yeah the GM 6.2 trucks have a lot more low end torque, but GM only believes in tiny fuel tanks. I'm sure the 6.2 towing is going to get like 8mpg and on a 24 gallon tank that's just not enough range for my comfort. Yes, Frode I'm going to stop before I run out of gas anyways but I don't want to have to get gas every stop.

As for the Ram I do actually like the 1500 trucks, but it's hard to track down a tow package one, with the 34 gallon tank and the trailer brake controller.

Duck Vader wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:32 am FWIW, I hated towing with the DFW Ram 1500 I had for the ORV job. Just towing a light trailer/side x side, and it struggled. Especially on the mountain passes. Down low it was ok when the transmission wasn't acting up, but the F150 and Silverado 1500 I occasionally got to use felt better to me.

Could have been just a bad truck (which I was told by maintenance it was and no one wanted it - was constantly in the shop under the previous responsible party) but I have been burned enough personally by Fiat/Chrysler in the past I refuse to buy any Dodge/Ram/Heep/Chrysler/etc and have known people who have switched to GM/Ford and are much happier.

But to each his own. Steve seems to have good luck with his, but personal experience for me has been nothing but trouble.

ChargerX3 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:41 pm I dont expect the 6.2 to get great gas mileage, but at least a 1 ton sized engine in a smaller, more manageable truck.

I like the newer Rams (2015+). They have the best driving characteristics, but I do think that the coil springs dont perform quite as well as leaf's or airbags. There is an option for airbags on the Ram however, or you can install after the fact. Mine has the tow package, with the 34 gallon tank and brake controllers. Even the flashy fold out mirrors. . I did however opt for the highway 3.55 gears instead of the 4.10's you could also get.

Duck Vader wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:52 pm I want to say it was a 2012 or 2013.

As for ford 10 speed, my current DFW truck has it, ok so far. But a rental I had with it when driving from here to SoCal gave me some issues a couple of times. Like it would not shift out of neutral.

Chris GTO TT wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:00 pm

ChargerX3 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:41 pm I dont expect the 6.2 to get great gas mileage, but at least a 1 ton sized engine in a smaller, more manageable truck.

I like the newer Rams (2015+). They have the best driving characteristics, but I do think that the coil springs dont perform quite as well as leaf's or airbags. There is an option for airbags on the Ram however, or you can install after the fact. Mine has the tow package, with the 34 gallon tank and brake controllers. Even the flashy fold out mirrors. . I did however opt for the highway 3.55 gears instead of the 4.10's you could also get.

Yeah all that would be nice but still very expensive if I could find one lol