HELP
This should set off a flurry of discussion, but really just looking for some no nonsense advise, if that is even possible anymore!
Can not decide between the F-250 Super Duty diesel and the Ram 2500 diesel. I know both will pull my Montana no problem there, however I'm a bit concerned about the payload. I know everyone is going to recommend the 350 or 3500 but I really don't think I need it. We just purchased a 2020 Montana 3121RL. It is only 35' long and has a pin weight of 2,280, a GVWR of 16,350, but we NEVER pull with hardly any water and there is just two of us. We don't carry a bunch of stuff and when we weighted the trailer with everything we carry it came in at about 14,250 or so. I know this will create some discussion, I'm presently pulling it with a 2012 F-250 6.2L 2x4 with a 16K hitch. I has an upgraded payload package which says it's rated at 3,435, plus I have air bags so pay load is really not the problem. Pulling up a 6% or high grade is the problem, therefore a new and larger truck is in order. I like the Ford and have NEVER had a problem with it before and we pulled a Keystone Greystone 29MK all over Colorado, Utah, California and the midwest. However it only wieght in at about 12,500 fully loaded with water and everything else. My little 6.2L is struggling a bit going up some steep grades. I really do not want a 3500 so please don't just suggest that and move on, okay. It is really between the Ford and Ram!!
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Larry & Marilyn Gubbels
2019 F-350 Diesel 4X4, Short Bed, BW 18K slider,
closely followed by a 2020 Montana 3121RL
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