Top Pickups - Montana Owners Club

MAMalody · 09-13-2006, 03:12 PM

Did you see where www.ForbesAuto.com said the Top 10 Biggest, Baddest
Trucks for Towing:
1. '07 International CXT
2. '06 Ford F-350 Super Duty
3. '06 GMC Sierra 3500
4. '06 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
5. '06 Dodge Ram 3500
6. '07 International MXT
7. '07 Toyota Tundra
8. '07 Nissan Titan King Cab
9. '07 Cadillac Escalade EXT
10. '06 Hummer H2 SUT

Mike

F350 7.3L LB SRW
2003 3575RL

trukdoc · 09-13-2006, 03:18 PM

I do not need a survey for me to love my 05 F250 SD PSD. Thanks for the info.

Rick & Wanda R.
2005 F250SD Lariat 4DR.
6.0 Powerstroke
2005 Mountaineer 328RLS
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Kids: Lexus and Sunshine

Wrenchtraveller · 09-13-2006, 03:51 PM

I was pretty sure the Titan would make the Top Ugly List......... but top towing.no way.

Also the CXT is not a pick up, it is a Medium Duty Truck, different class completely, so this puts the F350 at the top.

OK, I like this list.

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL

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Cat320 · 09-13-2006, 04:50 PM

As long as we are looking at tests, here is Edmunds: Edmunds comparisons

Bottom Line:

1. Chevy D/A, score: 81.6%
2. Ford PSD, score: 63.0%
3. Dodge Cummins, score: 53.6%

All are 3500s, Chevy and Dodge had a 3.73 and Ford had a 4.30.

Bert and Betty
Fort Smith, AR
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
2007 Montana 3400RL

stiles watson · 09-13-2006, 05:11 PM

Hecky darn, all we need is another truck war.

Stiles n Dianna
"Life is an adventure unfolding"
03 3670RL Big Sky
02 Ford F250 Lariat Longbox 7.3L PSD
Hypertech Programmer III
Prodigy

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Parrothead · 09-13-2006, 05:21 PM

But GMC and Chevy are 2 and 3 and from the same company so GM wins! LOL
Happy trails.........................

Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California

2005 3400RL

2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed

dsprik · 09-13-2006, 06:18 PM

Never met a GM/Ford/Dodge owner that didn't feel they had the #1 truck. I am in that group...

Dave and Cheryl Sprik
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2007 3400RL
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Fordzilla · 09-13-2006, 07:54 PM

Like Ihave said before. If someone would just go and build one with bits and pieces of each truck and make one great one. I woul dlove to have the cummins motor in a ford truck with the allison 6 speed tranny. but no one will build me one. So for now I am stuck with "Fordzilla".

Ron & Melinda Rosewall
Marcus, Iowa
'06 F350 DRW King Ranch 4x4, diesel pulling machine.
'04 3685FL, Fireplace, Cent Vac, Fantastic Fan, Safety Glass, 2nd A/C, Slide out awnings.

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TheRanch · 09-14-2006, 01:56 AM

If they made them from pieces of each!!! You would still need a Ford to follow them around picking up the GM and Dodge pieces!! Oh and you can cut that list to 7 thr rest???? Hmmm? Bet I get em going now!!

2007 F-350 6.0 Turbo S/C SRW 4x4. 2007 Montana 3500RL

Wrenchtraveller · 09-14-2006, 02:24 AM

Ron, can't help you with the Allison but I have read that the Ford Torque Shift was designed by Allison for Ford.
But as far as a Cummins in a Ford, these folks can help.
http://www.fordcummins.com/

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL

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Glenn and Lorraine · 09-14-2006, 03:39 AM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Cat320

As long as we are looking at tests, here is Edmunds: Edmunds comparisons

Bottom Line:

1. Chevy D/A, score: 81.6%
2. Ford PSD, score: 63.0%
3. Dodge Cummins, score: 53.6%

All are 3500s, Chevy and Dodge had a 3.73 and Ford had a 4.30.

Me thinks I would rather take Edmonds results rather than a dealer in Waterloo, Ont. (No offense to our Canadian friends) First of all, Forbes isn't even comparing Apples to Apples. How on earth can a CXT or a F350 or a 3500 be compared to, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan King Cab, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Hummer H2 SUT. I hardly classify the last 4 as trucks muchless in the Top 10 Biggest, Baddest Trucks for Towing.

Glenn
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to drag around our 2004 Montana 2955RL 32'
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Emmel · 09-14-2006, 04:09 AM

Glenn, maybe there is something to the Baddest truck thingy about the last four on the list!

Steve&Patti 2004 model 3280
2002 Duramax 4x4 crew cab SB

LonnieB · 09-14-2006, 06:06 AM

Ron, 11 or 12 years ago the engine went out on our 88 F350. We, along with a local truck center, a handy dandy adapter kit, a local machine shop, and lots of head scratching, blood, sweat, and cussing, installed a Cummins with an Allison 500 series truck trans. We had to lift the body 3" for clearance, and several other things too numerous to get into, but it turned out to be a relly neat rig. We still have it, and it's still running strong. Had it repainted last year, installed a flatbed, and swapped the duals for super singles.

Lonnie
2006 Montana 3000RK, Reciever Hitch for Boat and Toy Trailer
2003 F250 CC PSD, LB, 6 Speed Manual Trans., 4X4, Air Suspension, Husky 15K Hitch

bsmeaton · 09-14-2006, 06:36 AM

What a ridiculous thing trying to find 10 towmotors to rate - seeings how there are only 3 or 4 contenders. If Forbes made it the top 11 or 12, they would have to start looking the the Subaru. It's about as silly as the Consumer guide ratings for the top 3 trucks being all bad - high maintenance, when these trucks do all the dirty work there is to be done across the country.

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Fordzilla · 09-14-2006, 06:37 AM

I may look into that if I ever need to. I was getting at there are good and bad points of every manufacturer. I know whatever is working for Ford will be standard on Chevy and Dodge within a couple of years and vice versa. Whatever works on Chevy or Dodge will be standard on the Fords within a few years as well. Seems like if you like this about the "OTHER" brand of trucks just wait a year and it will be an option on your favorite brand. Most of us, (myself included) will not brag about the things we don't like about our trucks. We all know there are things we don't like or like better about brand "X". That's the joy of living in a free country we have so many choices. What if we could only buy one brand of truck and only one combination of standard equipment? Would we still buy it to pull our trailers? I would. I love to camp and if I had to drive a Chevy or Dodge in order to enjoy camping, you bet I would.

c5racer · 09-14-2006, 06:58 AM

Check out what the people drive that deliver the new rigs tow with, might be a clue which truck is best.

04 Silver Dodge Laramie QC 3500 DRW, HO Diesel, 2wd, 6spd, LB, 4.10, Sport pkg, Bun warmers, Jake.

2004 Big Sky 3670RL, Fireplace, Sat Dish/Dig Readout, Cent Vac, Big Sky & Value Pkg, 2 Fantastic Fans, Basement Tray, Safety Glass, 2 Batts, Pressure Pro

Glenn and Lorraine · 09-14-2006, 07:32 AM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by c5racer

Check out what the people drive that deliver the new rigs tow with, might be a clue which truck is best.

Well iffn you ever get up to the many towable plants in Goshen you will see them all being used as transporters. Because of the wide variety of rigs transported the vast majority are 3500's or F350's with some of MDT's thrown in. Most everyone are diesel. I don't recall seeing any more Chev/GMCs than Fords or Dodges. But I am absolutely positive I have never seen any Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan King Cab, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Hummer H2 SUT being used.

Glenn
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Glenn and Lorraine

M O C - 4 2 0
WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

Click on either of the above for a larger image
We are using a 2005 White GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD Extended Cab, Short Bed, 4X4
with the Duramax/Allison Combo and Firestone Ride-Rite air bags
to drag around our 2004 Montana 2955RL 32'
using a PullRite 16K SuperGlide Automatic Sliding Hitch

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us!"
You know you are retired when you wake up in the morning with
nothing to do and go to bed at night with it only half done.
BUT, Keep in mind, doing nothing can be a very
tiresome job because you can't stop to rest

Click on the Flags for the Forecast

BirdingRVer · 09-14-2006, 07:37 AM

This is a pure curiosity question but, does anyone know why Mercedes-Chrysler uses Cummins diesel and not Mercedes diesels? After all in Europe Mercedes diesels are used everywhere.

Grant
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
Montana 3075RL, soon maybe.

bsmeaton · 09-14-2006, 07:46 AM

Glenn - hahaha

Speaking of Escalades - my yuppy neighbor left with his over Labor Day to take his new boat to Lake Powell. He came back with a new GMC 2500 D/A with Utah temporary tags. I opened my mouth and he said "don't ask"

tcorbitt · 09-14-2006, 09:43 AM

In my opinion, there are only two choices when it comes to tow vehicles for large (over 10K lbs) trailers:

a Ford, Chevy/GMC, Dodge with Diesel Power
or a Ford, Chevy/GMC, Dodge with a big block

I would say these two excellent choices cover about 99% of what is on the road today.
SRW vs. DRW, Crew vs Ext, Short vs Long, 4x4 vs 4x2, all a matter of personal choice and comfort.

Tim

06 F350 4wd PSD Crew
06 Mountianeer 34PHT

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