New Tow Vehicle (Truck)

SSGT Mustang · 12-22-2011, 03:19 PM

Thanks guys.

These are all great points. I didn't even consider brakes and braking power, as well as the safety issues of towing with a smaller truck.

I looked at a 2000 F-350 diesel recently just for towing, but it had 150,000 miles on it. It was in pretty nice shape, but the mileage scared me, particularly since it had an automatic transmission. There are certainly plenty of other trucks around with fewer miles, but when the miles go down, the price goes up dramatically.

I loved the Cummins in the Dodge (and the leg room). The body just didn't stay together (doors were rusting, the underbody was rusting, etc.).

Thoughts?

Regards,

Steve

12-22-2011, 03:19 PM	#5
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: New Tow Vehicle (Truck) Thanks guys. These are all great points. I didn't even consider brakes and braking power, as well as the safety issues of towing with a smaller truck. I looked at a 2000 F-350 diesel recently just for towing, but it had 150,000 miles on it. It was in pretty nice shape, but the mileage scared me, particularly since it had an automatic transmission. There are certainly plenty of other trucks around with fewer miles, but when the miles go down, the price goes up dramatically. I loved the Cummins in the Dodge (and the leg room). The body just didn't stay together (doors were rusting, the underbody was rusting, etc.). Thoughts? Regards, Steve