View Poll Results: Which truck do you pull with?
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Chevy/GMC 2500 HD
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169 |
12.48% |
Chevy/GMC 3500 SRW
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95 |
7.02% |
Chevy/GMC 3500 DRW
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120 |
8.86% |
Dodge 2500
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91 |
6.72% |
Dodge 3500 SRW
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100 |
7.39% |
Dodge 3500 DRW
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250 |
18.46% |
Ford F250
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122 |
9.01% |
Ford F350 SRW
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220 |
16.25% |
Ford F350 DRW
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132 |
9.75% |
Chevy/GMC 4500/5500 or
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4 |
0.30% |
Dodge 4500/5500
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2 |
0.15% |
Ford F450/F550
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33 |
2.44% |
Medium Duty - Various Brands
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7 |
0.52% |
Heavy Duty - Various Bands
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9 |
0.66% |
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08-04-2020, 09:43 PM
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#21
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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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
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Charlie & Sofia
Sawyer (The Lawyer) Buster Brown Fur - babies
46 years married (Dam I been in prison that long)
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08-05-2020, 07:23 AM
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#22
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,281
M.O.C. #17163
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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..
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10-31-2020, 08:36 AM
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#23
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Simi Valley
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #10801
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2016 Ram 3500, dually ,4:10 Asian tranny. Cummins 385 hp diesel.
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05-07-2021, 05:22 PM
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#24
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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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.
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05-07-2021, 05:26 PM
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#25
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Excellent choice on the Truck. I must admit, I only buy GM Trucks/Cars.
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05-08-2021, 07:52 AM
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#26
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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F 350 Diesel works fine. They all do a good job.
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05-08-2021, 08:25 AM
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#27
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 721
M.O.C. #18572
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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.
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05-08-2021, 09:39 AM
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#28
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: JB MDL
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #26041
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Converted SRW
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
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05-08-2021, 09:53 AM
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#29
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,670
M.O.C. #2283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
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And a very nice job.
Lynwood
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05-08-2021, 09:59 AM
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#30
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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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
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2021 Montana 3790RD, Legacy, Super Solar Flex
2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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05-08-2021, 10:13 AM
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#31
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Medford
Posts: 498
M.O.C. #18546
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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?
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05-08-2021, 10:19 AM
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#32
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Medford
Posts: 498
M.O.C. #18546
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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.
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2016 Montana High Country 310RE
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT CC 4x4 Duramax
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05-08-2021, 11:10 PM
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#33
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: JB MDL
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #26041
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
And a very nice job.
Lynwood
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Thanks
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05-09-2021, 07:01 AM
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#34
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
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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...
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2020 Montana 3741FK
2020 Chevy SRW 3500HD Duramax/Allison High Country
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05-09-2021, 07:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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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".
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05-09-2021, 08:44 AM
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#36
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,670
M.O.C. #2283
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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
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07-02-2021, 03:13 PM
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#37
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Glendale
Posts: 202
M.O.C. #27658
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F-350
My Montana follows closely behind my 2019 F-350 4x4 6.7L diesel with a 18K BW hitch.
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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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10-17-2021, 04:32 PM
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#38
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Albany
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #21867
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2015 F350 Diesel Automatic 4x4 Dually Super Cab
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Ray and Alice
2015 F350 Extended Cab Dually
2018 3130RE
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10-18-2021, 06:10 AM
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#39
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Bartonville
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #22776
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2020 GMC 3500 Denali SRW
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Rod and Linda
2020 3121RL Legacy, Full Body Paint, Six Lithium Batteries and 1,600 Watts of Solar, Two 3,000 Watt Victron Inverters, 150/100 Controller, 2020 GMC SRW Denali 3500, B&W Companion Hitch
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10-27-2021, 03:59 PM
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#40
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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We tow the 2021 Montana 3762 BP with a 2022 GMC Denali, 3500hd DRW.
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