3/4 ton 4x4 recommendations

[shb]

Who takes their spotting scope, and window mount with them when checking out a new vehicle?


Just to see if this is going work?

 

[nrpate05]

It seems a little odd that an ATV and a trailer would put you above your GVWR, but I don't know your setup. As far as a new 3/4 ton diesel, I'd rather be cummin' than strokin'

 

[jimh406]

I wonder is he talking GVWR or GCWR.

Term	Full Name	What It Includes	What It Limits	Who Sets It	Example (Ford F-350 Super Duty)
GVWR	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	Truck only: Truck + passengers + cargo + fuel + tongue weight from trailer + any aftermarket accessories	The maximum the truck itself can safely weigh	Truck manufacturer	11,500 lbs
GCWR	Gross Combined Weight Rating	Truck + trailer + everything: Truck GVW + fully loaded trailer weight + trailer passengers/cargo	The maximum the entire rig (truck + trailer) can weigh together	Truck manufacturer	35,000 lbs

 

[pwrwgn57]

It seems a little odd that an ATV and a trailer would put you above your GVWR, but I don't know your setup. As far as a new 3/4 ton diesel, I'd rather be cummin' than strokin'

This.
What does the sticker on your drivers door of your current Ford say?
Sounds like a 3/4 ton would be overkill for what you need, especially to get the diesel.

 

[Bonasababy]

Im biased towards Ram but the new ones are full of problems being a new generation. They need to iron out the issues. Just got rid of a newer chevy for an older 4th gen ram. Chevy towed better but was expensive to fix all of its little issues. I concur that chevy needs its def kept more than half full or it has issues. Ram is better off road.

From the few fords I have driven, they were really nice, just expensive. Never towed with one. On any of the choices, you will not feel a 20' trailer with a diesel. I hardly feel my 30' trailer. Stay away from a 1500, just under powered, bed capacity and gas mileage will suffer. You could do a gas 2500 but mileage again will suffer.

The 3 liter duramax 1/2 ton gm trucks get good mileage. Max tow rating rivals older 3/4s, 12k I think. As mine broke in i got 29 mpg with a topper on it...21 to 22 pulling an 18 foot boat.

 

[noharleyyet]

So what kind of trucks do Swarovski and vortex guys drive?

Same as yours...; )

 

[BuckRut]

Currently in a 2021 Ram Power Wagon and very happy with it towing and in the mountains.

 

[Blue Rope]

Can you recommend what in your opinion is the most dependable and reliable truck

From the factory, a 2001 Ford F250. Don't buy a new truck. Costs way more than they're worth to buy and fix. You can replace the entire drivetrain on a 20 year old pickup with brand new components and end up spending half the money and have a more reliable, simpler and less expensive to maintain vehicle. Was just talking to my neighbor a few days ago. The tailgate on her '23 Ram 3500 was stolen. Replacement cost $7000, for a tailgate.

 

[buckbull]

Watch enough youtube videos of daves auto center you'll be cured of wanting a new diesel truck.

 

[brymoore]

So what kind of trucks do Swarovski and vortex guys drive?

As a Swaro guy I’m driving a GMC 1500 AT4 3.0 Duramax. Love it.

 

[Nick87]

As a Swaro guy I’m driving a GMC 1500 AT4 3.0 Duramax. Love it.

Just bought an slt myself couldn't make the duramax pencil out for my use though. You got the 6 way tailgate?

 

[brymoore]

Just bought an slt myself couldn't make the duramax pencil out for my use though. You got the 6 way tailgate?

Yes. I’d never order some of the extras like the tailgate but I do really enjoy it.

After two years, I’m sold on the diesel engine. I’ve had zero DEF issues with the truck.

I did have a transmission recall that took a few months to repair this summer.

 

[Nick87]

Yes. I’d never order some of the extras like the tailgate but I do really enjoy it.

Same I was actually making fun of it when I first got it until I had to load two deer in the back last weekend,Whole. How did I ever do it without it.

 

[Nick87]

After two years, I’m sold on the diesel engine. I’ve had zero DEF issues with the truc

I've had several diesels before with the price of fuel here my fuel costs would have been about the same. I've had plenty of diesel maintenance and repairs bills, ill hold off for now. I hope yours gives you zero problems.