Which truck do you pull with?

[montanaone]

What do you pull your Montana, Mountaineer, High Country, Big Sky or Cambridge, Montana Legacy, Montana Residential, fifth wheel with?

No comments needed, simply vote. Any comments on this Topic will be removed. Thank you.

[dfb]

Almost a third pulling with Dodge....

[432bartman]

Pulling with a new 2020 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

[bshgto]

Pulling with a new 2020 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

A little lightweight for your unit don`t you think? The tow police will be along soon enough to tell you why.

[Mtncrash1]

Can I vote twice? I pull with two different trucks. One is my personal truck the other is my work truck provided by the company I work for.

[chapman]

2016 Ram 3500 Dually , 4:10 Asian tranny. 385 hp. Big Horn

[richfaa]

Ford diesel , CC,LB, Dually.

[432bartman]

My truck is rated to tow a 5th wheel up to 18,500 lbs. and has a payload capacity of 3,798 lbs.. My trailer has a dry weight of 13,052 lbs., GVWR of 16,600 lbs. and a hitch weight of 2,615 lbs. At no time am I loading my trailer to the max weight. So I am well under the max weight of 18,500 I am capable of towing. Am I worried about being stopped, absolutely not, and if I am stopped, I will have a nice chat with a fellow officer.

[chapman]

The Brass Pass !!

[Option 65]

2019 Ram 3500 SRW

[432bartman]

The Brass Pass !!


First time I've heard that one. I wouldn't expect a free ride on anything.

[Walt & Vicki]

2015 Ram 3500 DRW. 6400lb payload.

[Jeff n Susan]

17 Ford F250 here. 6.7 Powerstroke. Love it

[mazboy]

i have af350 diesel.
but, if i could afford it I'd look at the new 2020 3/4 ton GMC. And note, the new 3/4 are NOT like the old 3/4 ton trucks.



Tow up to 18,500 lbs.†
Max payload of 3,862 lbs.†

[Davidm]

Chev. Duramax 2500 HD

[JABURKHOLDER]

Not for nuttin', but this poll is from 2014.

Just sayin'

:facepalm:

[PeteandJoan]

Not for nuttin', but this poll is from 2014.

Just sayin'

:facepalm:

We get suck'ered in sooo easily!:)

[Theunz]

The poll is still active, so it really doesn’t matter when it originated. Of course, with the changes each manufacturer has made since, it may not reflect the results of a new poll. I bet it’s pretty close anyway.

[Go Air Force]

This is what I have as well....same color...sweet truck. If you don't mind me asking, what model of Montana are you pulling and do you have any concerns or issues whatsoever? My wife and I want to purchase the 3120 next year.....and this is exactly why I signed up on this site, to see if this truck will be fine. Thanks in advance.

[chapman]

2016 Ram 3500 duelly, 385 hp , Asian auto trans. Crew cab , 4:10 rear end. We pull a 2011 3150 Montana. A tic over 11,000 lbs. it’s a breeze with this truck and we pull a lot of mountain grades.

[Charlie 3931fb]

2017 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummings 6.7 L diesel DRW 9 speed manual trans Fuller Roadranger 090 4 over 5 3.73 rear end Air ride B&W 30,000 lbs hitch

[dfb]

2017 ram dually, Longhorn aisin, auto level, 4;10s, tow over 31000 lbs. we pull a 3610 at 13000 loaded. Out here in the west lots of mountains. Pulled over colorado of 13000 feet. Any speed we want the truck pulls easily. The eb is wonderful. Love our truck..

[chapman]

2016 Ram 3500, dually ,4:10 Asian tranny. Cummins 385 hp diesel.

[Delaine and Lindy]

We just purchased a 2021 GMC 2500HD, SLT. We are going back to a 5th wheel. Over the years we have always had either 2500HD's, 3500HD's, 4500HD, single rear on all the 2500HD, of course, the 3500HD's were all dually's, the 4500HD was also a dually.

At one point we even had a 2006 Freightliner, it was awesome, everything was air-ride, Cab, suspension, etc. We also towed a Chevy HHR behind the some other brand.

Keep in mind when buying a truck, most trucks (Diesel) will the the 5th wheel, stopping is the issue in most cases.

You will find there are many opinions on which Truck a person should buy! Do the research.

[Delaine and Lindy]

Excellent choice on the Truck. I must admit, I only buy GM Trucks/Cars.

[richfaa]

F 350 Diesel works fine. They all do a good job.

[JABURKHOLDER]

Amazing.
A poll from October 2014 where the results are posted and you can’t vote and 7 and 1/2 years later folks are still posting.

I guess since I just posted, count me in that group too.

Like another member stated, we all get sucked in.

[ChaseTX]

I am still using my ole dodge. I have been searching for a new truck, because I wanted a DRW. I decided my truck still runs good and I'm happy with the power. Made the conversion

[mlh]

I am still using my ole dodge. I have been searching for a new truck, because I wanted a DRW. I decided my truck still runs good and I'm happy with the power. Made the conversion


And a very nice job.
Lynwood

[kowbra]

What's really interesting to me is how each brand has a different "favorite":

Chevy/GMC, 2500 is most popular by far
RAM/ Dodge, 3500 DRW most popular by far
Fords, 3500 SRW is most popular, again by far

Chevy guys are the most risk taking, Ford guys live a little on the edge, and RAM guys don't like any risk at all?

... the thing I really appreciate is how capable modern diesel pickups are. As the old song says "love the one you're with". LOL

Brad

[Bad Moon]

I’m just curious. I’ve read a lot on the various threads here warning about getting cited for exceeding the Cargo capacity, or rated pin weight of our trucks, or lawsuits over exceeding the capacity of a truck involved in an accident, but does anyone in here have any personal, direct experience with this, besides reading about it somewhere? I have quite a few years of towing under my belt, and have never been stopped by the cops and even asked about weight, let alone had my rig weighed. People I know who run hotshot rigs tell me the only thing they ever get checked on at the weigh stations is GCVWR, but then that is second-hand information too. Anyone?

[Bad Moon]

One thing I have noticed driving across America are the regional and professional preferences for truck brands. I notice contractors tend toward Fords, Farmers and ranchers lean towards Rams, and the oil-field workers seem to prefer GM’s. I see a pretty even mix at RV parks and on the highway pulling RVs.

[ChaseTX]

And a very nice job.
Lynwood

Thanks

[CADman_KS]

One thing I have noticed driving across America are the regional and professional preferences for truck brands. I notice contractors tend toward Fords, Farmers and ranchers lean towards Rams, and the oil-field workers seem to prefer GM’s. I see a pretty even mix at RV parks and on the highway pulling RVs.

I think that the farmers and ranchers are very regional. Around here, it's a bigger percentage for Ford for farmers and ranchers. I think that Ram was more popular with farmers when they could still get a manual transmission in them. The Ram was the last to lose the manuals...

[Delaine and Lindy]

Trucks are a personal choice, I only buy GM. You will find there are different strokes for different folks. I try very hard not to be one who is always saying you need more truck. I'm also an retired Truck driver, I have driven, Freightliners, Kenworths. I do know what is needed for my use, weight is a key issue. However there is over kill on Trucks. I have owned 6 or 7 Chevy HD 1 ton trucks with dual rear wheels, great trucks. Trucks of today have plenty of power to pull most 5th wheels. Stopping the load is the key. Those who are trained in driving Trucks, have very few issues, in towing heavy loads. With today's options of disk brakes on many 5th wheels, the stopping issues is much better.

At one time we owned a Cambridge, which was one of the heaviest 5th wheels we have owned, Mobile Suites (custom built) was the heaviest we have owned. I will say the Cambridge was one of the best we every purchased, Cambridge was in the top two. Mobile Suites was awesome.

Trucks are a personal issue, very simple, today we know close to what the 5th wheels weight is. We also know what the 5th wheels dry weight is. Knowing what is in all those storage area's, is also a key. We never travel with full holding tanks, all are empty, except a few gallons of water to flush the commodes. I never liked putting out a slide or two just to use the commodes. If one does the research you will find the 3/4 tons vs the 1 ton trucks are very close as for as pin weight.

I try very hard not to tell you which is best, really a personal choice. Good luck.

"Happy Trails".

[mlh]

Trucks are a personal choice but very few people ever compare so they never know if their truck is the best one for them or not.
Lynwood

[Gubs]

My Montana follows closely behind my 2019 F-350 4x4 6.7L diesel with a 18K BW hitch.

[RALow]

2015 F350 Diesel Automatic 4x4 Dually Super Cab

[SanAji]

2020 GMC 3500 Denali SRW

[Delaine and Lindy]

We tow the 2021 Montana 3762 BP with a 2022 GMC Denali, 3500hd DRW.

[Trevor]

We tow with a 2020 f250 super duty lariat 6.7l diesel, and I’ve added some heavy duty add a leaf over load springs. It handles our 2021 Montana 3671fl perfectly at any speed.

[glb1950]

Have had a 2022 RAM DRW HO on order since July. Once they get their act and all the parts together, we will be like Willie Nelson and "on the road again". Until then, we are stuck in an RV park making friends we will probably never see again.:whistling:

[airboatart]

2017 F350 DW 4x4 Supercab with 6.7

[LJSantore]

2019 Chevy 3500HD DRW Duramax

[wed]

F-350 drw

[LJSantore]

2019 3500HD Silverado High Country DRW Duramax

[artfuldodger]

2011 Ford F350 srw. Was going to replace this year but fuel prices said no, wait to see if fossil fuel vehicles are doomed.

[Joint Venture II]

1999 Ford F350 DRW. I'm still driving the truck I bought years ago in my signature. I keep improving it and love the fact it does not have all the electronic systems newer trucks have and has a manual transmission. Getting too old to start over with a new truck and love being debt free.

[Gubs]

I tow with a Ford F-350 6.7l super duty, 4x4, short bed, crew cab and a 18k BW slider hitch.

[airboatart]

2017 f350 drw

[glb1950]

Back in Oct I wrote that as soon as RAM gets their act and parts together we would be driving a 3500 dually. It showed up in Dec and we've only been on a couple of short jaunts to the beach since then. Trip planned to OK/TX in November for Thanksgiving. What a beast. Except for the occasional chucking, can't even tell there's a 41'er back there. Even on the hills. Found out yesterday that with a ton of sacrete back there, it rides like a 1/2 ton with soft suspension.:socool:

[wed]

F-350 drw

[makeithappen]

F-350 DRW here.

[shovelhead86]

2011 f350 srw

[Scott&Chelle]

2005 Chevy 3500 DRW

[kowbra]

Looking at the results, there is an interesting trend here:

-For Chevy/GMC owners, the most popular choice, by far, is the 2500 class
-For Dodge owners, the most popular choice, by far, is the 3500 DRW class
-For Ford owners, the most popular choice, by far, is the 3500 SRW class

I wonder why that is??

Brad

[Carl n Susan]

This Thread started over 8 years ago and many changes have occurred in the size of Montanas and the TV capabilities. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in the results.

[mlh]

Go back two years and see what you find.
Lynwood

[LJSantore]

All The Way All American Hooah

[RichR]

f-350 DRW

[Jeff n Susan]

2021 F350 DRW 6.7 power stroke

[Robokatz]

2022 F350 DRW pulling new 2022 3231CK, so far incredible stability on road.

[Lee-CI]

2022 Ram 3500 CC CTD DRW

[Bad Moon]

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. SRW

[BWDscotty]

Dodge badges haven't been put on trucks since 2009. I had a 1996 Dodge, and now a 2021 RAM.

[handtools]

2012 Ram 2500, 6.7 High Output Cummins

[RicTrim]

A 2019 GMC Denali 3500 SRW Long bed, with airbags.

[Gonefishing]

2022 f350 king ranch

[Gubs]

I pull my 2020 Montana 3121RL around the country with a 2019 F-350 4x4 short bed 6.7L diesel and love it!

[Foldbak]

Lee wins :thumbsup:

[RichR]

F-350 Ford DW

[77cruiser]

Lee wins :thumbsup:
If it was a Chevy or GMC he would have.:popcorn:

[Todd & Mary]

2019 F350 DRW with Banks upgrades

[Foldbak]

If it was a Chevy or GMC he would have.:popcorn:
Here we go :whistling: