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Hello. I’m looking for advice.
I want to buy a 2020 truck. It needs to tow minimum 14,000 lbs. and be long bed. (We have a 5th wheel) I am considering Chevy 2500 or 3500 Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500, and Ford 350 super duty. (I will have built so I get the accessories I want and not the ones I don’t want).
What would you buy and why?
And go with factory spray in bed liner or do Linex?
 
Diesel all the way. Don't even consider a gas. Other wise any of the above 3500 or 350. I like the stability of four back tires.
 
I Agee with all of the above. My approach would be different, and that's what makes the world go round. If it is not a tool for business it's the worst investment anyone can make. I would make a list of my needs and wants. If it had more in it it wouldn't bother me. I would find a one or two year old slightly used one and get a feel for what the actual sell price would be and compare it to what an identically equipped new one would be. That will be an eye opener for you right there.
If you sit and spec it out exactly the way you want it that will turn into an emotional attachment that will make it much more expensive. If you view it as one of millions of trucks versus one built just for you it will help save rushing in, or getting buyer fatigue and just settling to get it over with. Just my $.02 and worth less than that. I wish you success either way
 
Hi! That sounds good. You have some options for a truck that can tow 14,000 lbs. All the models you mentioned can tow well.

Chevy and GMC trucks offer a smooth ride. The Ford Super Duty also does well for towing and is popular with buyers. It comes down to which brand you prefer and which features matter to you.

A factory spray-in liner is a good choice for a bed liner since it fits the truck. Linex is tough and can take damage, so that is also a good option if you want extra protection. Think about how you will use the truck and what work you will do to help you decide. Good luck!
 
I don't know about the GM. I have had to work on a few lately. I do all my own repairs if possible. Nope I still don' like working on them. All the new models are having problems regardless of brand.
This maybe a matter of picking your poison and hoping it doesn't sit on the dealer's lot until the warrantee expires waiting on repair parts.
 
There's part of me that agrees with Ralph....a truck is a "tool"
Chevy/GMC ride better. Good power.
Ford handles the load better...I'm not saying that they have more power, but too much power can get you into trouble I put 5,400lbs in the back of my F350. I would never do that again.....but it did do it.
Ram seems to be "middle of the road".

How many hours will you be spending in it, at a time. Consider the terrain that you'll be on. Two hours on rough roads, in my F350 and I feel my teeth fillings coming loose.
 
There's part of me that agrees with Ralph....a truck is a "tool"
Chevy/GMC ride better. Good power.
Ford handles the load better...I'm not saying that they have more power, but too much power can get you into trouble I put 5,400lbs in the back of my F350. I would never do that again.....but it did do it.
Ram seems to be "middle of the road".

How many hours will you be spending in it, at a time. Consider the terrain that you'll be on. Two hours on rough roads, in my F350 and I feel my teeth fillings coming loose.
 
Im truck shopping myself right now.
It will be a Dodge D250. 93-older. Maybe a w250. It will not be a 4 door. It will have an 8' bed. It will preferably be carbureted. Would rather it be a stick.
The debate is whether I put it together myself from the frame and rust free body I already own and is spread between my shed, my son's shed and a friend's barn (d250) or whether I buy the rust free 88 4wd in talking to the owner of that's on the West Coast and have it trucked back here.
I don't need it "now", I can wait until I get it painted and assembled, as I'm not without a ride right now... But the plan is for this and my /6 powered 85 1/2 ton to replace my underwhelming 12 1/2 ton.
Even as far a license and title I can get antique plates for 2 trucks cheaper than standard plates for one. For one thing I found out quickly that I don't like rear coil springs for towing..
 
Mtbase said:
There's part of me that agrees with Ralph....a truck is a "tool"
Chevy/GMC ride better. Good power.
Ford handles the load better...I'm not saying that they have more power, but too much power can get you into trouble I put 5,400lbs in the back of my F350. I would never do that again.....but it did do it.
Ram seems to be "middle of the road".

How many hours will you be spending in it, at a time. Consider the terrain that you'll be on. Two hours on rough roads, in my F350 and I feel my teeth fillings coming loose.
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I have had that on the back of my old D350, but its pretty heavy duty. Road like a big luxury cruiser. But it takes 2000 lbs to get any ride quality.
 
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