Tow rig recommendations

Another vote for the megacab. These trucks are super comfy, lots of room, tons of space. We take the truck on Vaca instead of the other vehicles because of this. Family of 4 (two teenagers, myself and lovely bride) with a dog in the cab.

Also agree with @skyhighZJ about the gooseneck. I can gross 26k with the goose and go anywhere with no stress. Hook up the 16k pound boat and it's squirrelly at times and takes much more focus to drive it. Goose also feels smoother and doesn't jerk the truck around as much.

Mine is a 2500. Towed fine stock, but I couldn't think of one good reason why it didn't need more power and deeper gearing. Now that I mention it other than the initial cost and a day of wrenching I can't think of one good reason it doesn't need compounds either.
 
CLRracer said:
Because Randy's doesn't make a stage 3 DIY kit :lol:

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I'll keep it under the stage two 750 hp rating.

That's wheel horse power right???
 
Here you go, solve the whole problem in one transaction.



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The length and weight of the trailer you're considering is on the threshold (in my opinion) of too much for a comfortable and easily maneuverable bumper-pull setup. I would personally be looking at a gooseneck/5th wheel setup. That would put you in a crew cab pickup truck.

Here is my setup:
99 F350 Dually Super Cab Long Bed 4x4
7.3 Powerstroke with 120k miles
Lariat with leather and all power options
14k Gooseneck trailer
34' from pin to tail
18' of open deck space
Camper has 8' of floor space and 7'ish over the neck

The 7.3 is not a gonna pull Fancy Gap at 80 mph, like some of the newer trucks. But it is strong, reliable, holds the road well, and gets me there and back comfortably.

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Anybody have any opinions on the 07+ duramax trucks? Definitely seems like the dually trucks would be more in line with my plans. I’ve see plenty of vouching for the 6.7 and some Cummins. Any reason to avoid the chevys? Other than some ugly interiors some years?
 
I'm a Cummins guy, I have had several personal trucks and with my Grandpas business we run almost exclusively Cummins trucks of all generations. His personal truck is an 07 Duramax (for the ride quality mostly). I'd say to get a Cummins in a mega cab first, then look at Duramax trucks. I'm not a fan of the powerstrokes but if you look at one stay away from the 6.0 and 6.4. If gas is an option I had a 2018 MegaCab 2500 with the 6.4 HEMI, she would pull strong and had alot of upsides to it compared to a diesel truck, but a divorce made it financially unable to stay.
 
Kickdeez said:
The length and weight of the trailer you're considering is on the threshold (in my opinion) of too much for a comfortable and easily maneuverable bumper-pull setup. I would personally be looking at a gooseneck/5th wheel setup. That would put you in a crew cab pickup truck.

Here is my setup:
99 F350 Dually Super Cab Long Bed 4x4
7.3 Powerstroke with 120k miles
Lariat with leather and all power options
14k Gooseneck trailer
34' from pin to tail
18' of open deck space
Camper has 8' of floor space and 7'ish over the neck

The 7.3 is not a gonna pull Fancy Gap at 80 mph, like some of the newer trucks. But it is strong, reliable, holds the road well, and gets me there and back comfortably.

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What type of camper is that? Or is it custom made? I like the design for sure!
 
YJKrawlin said:
What type of camper is that? Or is it custom made? I like the design for sure!
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It’s a custom setup…essentially a cargo box from a box truck permanently mounted to the trailer. The walls and ceiling are insulated. The interior is finished out with carpet, wall/ceiling panels, lighting, cabinets, a bed, etc. It has a/c and a fresh water tank. It also has a rear roll up door. It’s not super fancy, but it is functional and comfortable.
 
Well after research and talking everything over with the wife. We've settled on a 2017+ 6.7 F-350 DRW. So now to wade through all the ads and try to find one that checks all of the boxes. Thanks for all the help guys!
 
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YJKrawlin said:
Well after research and talking everything over with the wife. We've settled on a 2017+ 6.7 F-350 DRW. So now to wade through all the ads and try to find one that checks all of the boxes. Thanks for all the help guys!
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if you get a 6,7 powerstroke do the DCR conversion to do away with the cp4 and you should be good for a long time
 
YJKrawlin said:
Well after research and talking everything over with the wife. We've settled on a 2017+ 6.7 F-350 DRW. So now to wade through all the ads and try to find one that checks all of the boxes. Thanks for all the help guys!
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I think that is a wise choice. With that said, I'd go with an F450 if you're looking at 2017 or newer because:
1. They look badass with the 19.5's
and 2. The have WAAAAY better turning radius than the F350. They discontinued the widetrack option on 2017+ F350's.

No idea what your budget is, but here's one in Hickory for $50k with 110k miles

Looks like the well optioned F450's with 100k miles are around $50-55k, and the well optioned F350's with 100k miles are around $45-50k. The 450 will hold resale value better. Honestly though, if you're spending that much, the $55k range will get you into a 2020+ model with the 10spd. And then next thing you know you want the 2023+ with the High Output 1200ftlb motor, and you can find those for $70k. and if you're spending $70k, you might as well spend $80-85k and get one with a warranty, and if you're spending that much, you can get a lower options Lariat new in the mid-upper $80's. But for a few grand more, you can get the options you want, since that's really what you should get for basically $100k. And that's how people end up buying trucks with $2000/month payments. :D
 
jeepinmatt said:
I think that is a wise choice. With that said, I'd go with an F450 if you're looking at 2017 or newer because:
1. They look badass with the 19.5's
and 2. The have WAAAAY better turning radius than the F350. They discontinued the widetrack option on 2017+ F350's.

No idea what your budget is, but here's one in Hickory for $50k with 110k miles

Looks like the well optioned F450's with 100k miles are around $50-55k, and the well optioned F350's with 100k miles are around $45-50k. The 450 will hold resale value better. Honestly though, if you're spending that much, the $55k range will get you into a 2020+ model with the 10spd. And then next thing you know you want the 2023+ with the High Output 1200ftlb motor, and you can find those for $70k. and if you're spending $70k, you might as well spend $80-85k and get one with a warranty, and if you're spending that much, you can get a lower options Lariat new in the mid-upper $80's. But for a few grand more, you can get the options you want, since that's really what you should get for basically $100k. And that's how people end up buying trucks with $2000/month payments. :D
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Man i am struggling with the scope creep here. We are being realistic. Hoping to find something in the 150-200k mile range around the 35k range. I see them here and there right now. So its just a matrer of waiting for exactly what we want. But man i am fighting the urge to be like. . Ehh whats another 500-1000 per month haha. Just looking for a lariat with black interior and heated/cooled seats. Considering any color except white haha. Wife refuses to have a white vehicle again.
 
LT1JEEP said:
if you get a 6,7 powerstroke do the DCR conversion to do away with the cp4 and you should be good for a long time
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Yeah planning to do that if it isnt already done.
 
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