My wife and I are currently shopping for travel trailers. We are new to camping and are trying to learn as much as possible before we make the purchase. My current problem is my tow vehicle. I have a SUV with a max tow rating of 5,000#. Of course, that is limiting us to what we can get in a travel trailer. We are thinking now that we should trade in the SUV for a 3/4 ton diesel so that we can safely tow a trailer with a GVWR of around 8,000#. Being on a budget, we're looking at used trucks around 5 years old with less than 100,000 miles.
My question is which of the big three (Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins, Chevy Duramax) have the best rating for tow ability and dependability for the money? Also, I understand that there are certain years to stay away from in certain models, what are those years?
Thanks...all advice is appreciated.
My question is which of the big three (Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins, Chevy Duramax) have the best rating for tow ability and dependability for the money? Also, I understand that there are certain years to stay away from in certain models, what are those years?
Thanks...all advice is appreciated.