Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 08:18:27 AM
Thanks
Post by: MeepDog on May 09, 2025, 08:32:30 AM
Post by: Henrydog on May 09, 2025, 08:54:48 AM
I have a 2020 Ram 2500 6.4 and use it to exclusively tow (camper, boat, utility trlr) It has a ton power. I get 15mph empty driving like a church lady. As soon as you hook a trailer 10 is it no matter how you drive. It replaced a 2012 Ram 2500 and there is zero Comparisions. The 2020 is 10000% percent better in all facets.
Post by: lewy on May 09, 2025, 09:41:44 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 10:02:58 AM
I’ve got the new 2500hd with the 6.6 cast block and Allison tranny. It’s a nice ride and tows very well.
:tup:
Post by: 7mmfan on May 09, 2025, 10:26:09 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 10:55:08 AM
I also have a new Silverado 2500HD gas, and I've been very impressed. The ride is good considering what it is, but it's definitely stiffer than a 1/2 ton. The 10 speed transmission seems to do a good job of finding the right power band all the time.
From what I'm reading it sounds like the F250 with the solid front axle is a little beefier, but provides a stiffer ride.
Post by: Dan-o on May 09, 2025, 11:33:49 AM
Hasn't their pick up won Motor Trends Truck of the Year for like 10 years running?
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 09, 2025, 11:36:24 AM
im going to throw the sulastic shackles on the back...supposedly makes it ride more like a 1/2 ton.
what year/budget are you looking at getting into?
Post by: Irish_hunter93 on May 09, 2025, 12:52:29 PM
Out of the gas variety at least until 2016, dodge preformed the worst, chevrolet was a dramatic step up, but at the end of the day, the fords did the best. All 3/4 tons mind you.
I will personally say. I had a 01 silverado 2500hd 6.0 v8 and loved it for the ride quality.
Then I fell into a 2012 f-250 superduty 6.2 gas and It tows SO much better than my chevrolet did, both trucks are extended cab, 4 wheel drive, short box pickups.
The ford has substantially more power, but thr ride is very harsh.
Understandably, it's not a true apples to apples comparison.
We have alot of newer 3/4ton trucks at work, chevrolets and fords, and I honestly would say if you want the ride quality go with a chevrolet, if you don't mind a stiffer riding truck, go with the Ford.
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 01:27:15 PM
i have a silverado 2500hd gas 6.0 as well (2008), definitely rides harsher than a 1/2 ton, but its not my daily.
im going to throw the sulastic shackles on the back...supposedly makes it ride more like a 1/2 ton.
what year/budget are you looking at getting into?
New, and no specific budget. But I have no need for a decked out truck. I'd actually prefer and and XL or XLY in the Ford or a WT or Custom in the Chevy.
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 01:28:49 PM
Have you ruled out Dodge?
Hasn't their pick up won Motor Trends Truck of the Year for like 10 years running?
Ya, I just don't have any Dodge love for whatever reason. Unless it has a 440 Six-Pack!
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 01:31:56 PM
If you want to go down the rabbit hole, there is a channel on youtube called the fast lane truck, where they load all sorts of different year, make and model trucks and tow them up and down "Ike gauntlet" some steep mountain pass in Colorado.
Out of the gas variety at least until 2016, dodge preformed the worst, chevrolet was a dramatic step up, but at the end of the day, the fords did the best. All 3/4 tons mind you.
I will personally say. I had a 01 silverado 2500hd 6.0 v8 and loved it for the ride quality.
Then I fell into a 2012 f-250 superduty 6.2 gas and It tows SO much better than my chevrolet did, both trucks are extended cab, 4 wheel drive, short box pickups.
The ford has substantially more power, but thr ride is very harsh.
Understandably, it's not a true apples to apples comparison.
We have alot of newer 3/4ton trucks at work, chevrolets and fords, and I honestly would say if you want the ride quality go with a chevrolet, if you don't mind a stiffer riding truck, go with the Ford.
Thanks Irish. Appreciate the input.
Post by: Badhabit on May 09, 2025, 01:36:58 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on May 09, 2025, 02:05:17 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 09, 2025, 02:12:52 PM
It's a beast....and rides just fine for a 7k lb truck.. wife even likes driving it...
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 02:13:01 PM
Whatever you get, get it with the adaptive cruise control and navigation. The new Ford F250 Super Baja edition is just out of my price range at $150K.
Ha, I'll pass on that one. I'm doing OK, but I don't have White Center money!
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 02:13:35 PM
Absolutely love my newer GM 6.6 gasser....
It's a beast....and rides just fine for a 7k lb truck.. wife even likes driving it...
Thanks. I'm leaning that way.
Post by: MADMAX on May 09, 2025, 02:14:48 PM
Why aren’t you considering a diesel?
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 02:21:37 PM
AP
Why aren’t you considering a diesel?
No need for the additional torque, and the old days of cheap fuel and low maintenance appear to be a thing of the past.
Post by: MADMAX on May 09, 2025, 03:19:44 PM
Good luck in your search 👍AP
Why aren’t you considering a diesel?
No need for the additional torque, and the old days of cheap fuel and low maintenance appear to be a thing of the past.
Post by: Angry Perch on May 09, 2025, 03:22:57 PM
Good luck in your search 👍AP
Why aren’t you considering a diesel?
No need for the additional torque, and the old days of cheap fuel and low maintenance appear to be a thing of the past.
Thanks!
Post by: lewy on May 09, 2025, 04:39:02 PM
Post by: Irish_hunter93 on May 09, 2025, 04:59:37 PM
Post by: hunthard on May 09, 2025, 06:23:09 PM
Post by: lewy on May 09, 2025, 06:48:42 PM
What is really comes down to is this, if you want to drive it,buy the Ford, if you want to push it, buy the Chevy.
Well that's not true, our f series work trucks spend plenty of time in the shop trust me.
Post by: buglebuster on May 09, 2025, 06:50:44 PM
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Post by: Jpmiller on May 10, 2025, 08:19:00 AM
Consider a flatbed too, once I got into that I was surprised how I’ve literally never missed the sides of the bed. I’ve got stake sides on one but I think I’ll be going flatbed from here on out.
Post by: jackelope on May 10, 2025, 09:49:12 AM
Ford super duty’s are stiff, but they ride really nice. Just avoid the potholes and speed bumps. You probably don’t need to worry about “max” tow capacity in any of them so I’d focus on F250 or a GM 2500 truck. You won’t need a 1 ton and you’ll get a little better ride out of either one that way.
If it’s not going to be your daily driver I’d go gas too, but going gas with a daily driver is going to hit you in the wallet with gas. The Ford gas 7.3 engine is a beast and a great engine but it’s single digit gas mileage. Going diesel with a daily driver will hit you in the wallet harder with the combination of maintenance costs and low teens mpg’s.
I’ll throw a cog in your wheel and say that if your trailer is currently hitting the max weight capacity of your existing truck and you only tow that trailer once in a while, maybe take a hard look at a newer F150 with the Ecoboost and the max tow package. Super crew with 6.5’ bed and the right other options will give you 13k tow capacity. Buying a super duty type truck to tow a heavy trailer once in a while maybe is overkill and will cost more than it’ll help.
Feel free to stop by anytime if you want to drive something.
Post by: simondude on May 10, 2025, 11:04:17 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 10, 2025, 11:59:46 AM
Gmc just issued a massive recall and stop sale order on 1 or 2 of their v8 engines. Can't remember what engine it was. Make sure you look into that.
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Post by: Angry Perch on May 10, 2025, 02:23:47 PM
I think you have to define ride quality.
Ford super duty’s are stiff, but they ride really nice. Just avoid the potholes and speed bumps. You probably don’t need to worry about “max” tow capacity in any of them so I’d focus on F250 or a GM 2500 truck. You won’t need a 1 ton and you’ll get a little better ride out of either one that way.
If it’s not going to be your daily driver I’d go gas too, but going gas with a daily driver is going to hit you in the wallet with gas. The Ford gas 7.3 engine is a beast and a great engine but it’s single digit gas mileage. Going diesel with a daily driver will hit you in the wallet harder with the combination of maintenance costs and low teens mpg’s.
I’ll throw a cog in your wheel and say that if your trailer is currently hitting the max weight capacity of your existing truck and you only tow that trailer once in a while, maybe take a hard look at a newer F150 with the Ecoboost and the max tow package. Super crew with 6.5’ bed and the right other options will give you 13k tow capacity. Buying a super duty type truck to tow a heavy trailer once in a while maybe is overkill and will cost more than it’ll help.
Feel free to stop by anytime if you want to drive something.
Towing the dump trailer will be a multiple time a week event once I retire. It will be a daily driver, but not a lot of miles.
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Post by: KNOPHISH on May 17, 2025, 07:38:00 AM
Thanks. I think it'll be good. Crazy how big/ tall these things are nowadays. Will haul some horse manure tomorrow and report back. :chuckle:
I have the same in 2021. It is a little hard to see over the hood right in front and I put step sides on it. Tows trailers campers and boats like a champ. Was getting 17 mpg to Montana.
Post by: lewy on May 17, 2025, 11:00:35 AM
Post by: lewy on May 17, 2025, 11:07:41 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on May 20, 2025, 08:38:59 AM
Thanks. I think it'll be good. Crazy how big/ tall these things are nowadays. Will haul some horse manure tomorrow and report back. :chuckle:
I have the same in 2021. It is a little hard to see over the hood right in front and I put step sides on it. Tows trailers campers and boats like a champ. Was getting 17 mpg to Montana.
Good thing it has the front parking assist! :chuckle: