Pickup for towing

jorgelrod

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I have had the jeep since new and is still my daily driver. Living in Florida means that all decent trails are at least five hours away. Last time I was able to wheel with the wayalife crew I ended up driving from Tennessee on my front driveshaft. I'm starting to look at a pickup truck for my daily and towing duties for the jeep so I don't feel like I have to be constantly worrying about breaking on the trail.

With that said, I'm not sure on a RAM 1500 or a 2500. Certainly there's a difference in the car payment between both. Would a 1500 like maybe a rebel would be good enough to to the jeep or should I definitely be looking at the 2500?




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benatc1

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2500 might be a bit overkill in terms of capacity, but it will tow so much better and go so much longer on your trips, assuming the 2500 is a diesel of course. So I'd think you'll see the benefit of paying more,1500 will likely be within tow limits of your Jeep/trailer/gear, but it may be high side of what the truck can handle comfortably.whipe I'd think a 1500 will do the job, If you can swing a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel you'll have no regrets, even if it's overkill.

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Ddays

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I know guys do it, but I wouldn't even think about a half ton. 3/4 ton all the way. That then opens it up to gas or diesel......
 
Kuboske

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I have a low mileage, 2001. CHEVY 2500HD. 6.0, gasser. I've pulled my small body, Jeeps, all over, and mostly from Indiana to the Rockies. I pull a 20' Featherlite, alum. car hauler trailer. Average 11-11.5 mpg, all the way including mountain pass roads. That might seem like a lot of gasoline, but consider the massive upcharge for a diesel. Plus, the easy, anywhere, availability of gasoline stations. Diesels would absolutely be the choice if your going to load up a truck camper, or trailer as part of your everyday life. I will never go back to a half ton.
 
JKbrick

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I agree with 3/4 ton, I’ve always had one from the time I was 17, they are just built with bigger components such as steering and brakes that will last longer and tow better


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bmkrinne

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jorgelrod said:
2500 it is then...


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Good choice!

Just to reinforce your decision... a 6000 lb Jeep on a ~ 2000-3000 lb trailer is going to be a handful behind a 1500 truck. Like the tail wagging the dog!


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jdofmemi

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2500 all the way.

I have been a diesel truck liver forever, but the emissions rules have killed the new ones, in my opinion.

If towing all the time I still would go diesel, but if it is only a once a month thing, or something like that, I would go gas for reliability, price, and ease of service.

Everything on a diesel costs more, so think about whether you really need it.
 
bmkrinne

bmkrinne

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jdofmemi said:
2500 all the way.

I have been a diesel truck liver forever, but the emissions rules have killed the new ones, in my opinion.

If towing all the time I still would go diesel, but if it is only a once a month thing, or something like that, I would go gas for reliability, price, and ease of service.

Everything on a diesel costs more, so think about whether you really need it.
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Exactly Jerry! You’ve also got to drive a diesel often or else it will go downhill! Mine hates sitting in the driveway!


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jorgelrod

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jdofmemi said:
2500 all the way.

I have been a diesel truck liver forever, but the emissions rules have killed the new ones, in my opinion.

If towing all the time I still would go diesel, but if it is only a once a month thing, or something like that, I would go gas for reliability, price, and ease of service.

Everything on a diesel costs more, so think about whether you really need it.
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Dude, the cost of the diesel Gladiator oil change alone put me off diesel for a rig that won't be hauling constantly. Don't want to think how much the one on a 2500 would be.


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WJCO

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jdofmemi said:
2500 all the way.

I have been a diesel truck liver forever, but the emissions rules have killed the new ones, in my opinion.

If towing all the time I still would go diesel, but if it is only a once a month thing, or something like that, I would go gas for reliability, price, and ease of service.

Everything on a diesel costs more, so think about whether you really need it.
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Agreed on all.
 
Dale72

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jorgelrod said:
Dude, the cost of the diesel Gladiator oil change alone put me off diesel for a rig that won't be hauling constantly. Don't want to think how much the one on a 2500 would be.


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But on a diesel 2500 or 3500 you will only need to change one of the 2 fuel filters every other oil change. Unless you get hold of some really bad fuel

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Dale72

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This one has 2 fuel filters and I only had to change both every other time. Until I put a auxiliary fuel tank in which had a fuel filter then I could go 3 changes before I had to change both 20170123_133653.jpg

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TrainWreck618

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3/4 or 1 ton for sure. And if you go diesel you won’t even know it’s back there.


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benatc1

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Maintenance is a killer on the new diesels, gotta account for def too. But while I agree emissions have killed em, my 19 HO has way more ass than my 06 5.9 pre emission, even when it was hopped up, mileage certainly suffers too. I daily driver mine too about 25k a year and have no regrets, but totally get wanting to keep those extra costs down.

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MericaMade

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I have a 18 F150 with the 3.5 V6 evoboost and it towed my Jeep on a 20 foot steel deck trailer to Dumont CA with zero issues. I cruised up the Cajon Pass with ease at 65.
 
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