Posted by MG56 on 10/07/15 - 10:42 AM
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Silentpardner wrote:
Well, MG56, the "OP" states in his original post the following...scroll to the top to see this for yourself...
Probably about 6500-7000. with a fully loaded with trailer.
I wasn't exactly sure about any of his specifics, I just thought 7000 lbs for a truck, a 25' Whaler and all the gear was a low weight. Which is why I looked up my weigh slip for the Burb and a dump trailer. The dump trailer is about 2500 lbs so just my truck and what I carry in it weighs 7000 lbs +.
As for the OP thinking $10k isn't enough to find a nice older truck? All he has to do is decide what he wants and then take the time to find one. Just like finding the classic Whaler you want. I've said what I would look for with GM trucks so maybe the Ford guys can recommend what they feel comfortable with. Not to insult anyone but I think it will be GM or Ford, and I am not that crazy about Fords.
I also mentioned above that bcoastal could check his rpo codes on the glovebox door to see what axle ratio he has with the 1/2 ton. If he has 3.42 gears that truck is going to be painful for towing, if he has 3.73 gears then he has to buy a 3/4 ton.
Until that day comes I recommend that he drive that truck with the RPM's in the power band and down shift to keep them there. You don't tow trying to get awesome fuel economy, that wears the guts out of your drivetrain.