Semopar Forum

**004x41500** · 04-13-2011, 03:17 AM

Good: I'm keepin the ram.
Bad: (for you guys anyways) I'm probably gonna be buyin a duramax here soon. Im doubting my that my truck will be able get a decent mileage whilest towing our camper at 4800#s unloaded excluding the ~200 gallons of fresh water, as it presently struggles to tow our I believe 2100# 18' wellcraft bowrider. My stepdads truck (01 ram 1500 5.9L auto 4x4 4.10s and 295/75-17s) struggles when towing our camper, and though I like dodges, I also like a smooth ride that the chevy offers. And I would like something different than a dodge, though I'll still have my dodge, it will probably be takin off the road for a while to do some major overhaul work to it.

**AWE Daniel** · 04-13-2011, 03:43 AM

The newer ctds arent strong enough for ya?

I got no problems with chebbys, as long as you aint gettin a furd

**SmokedRam** · 04-13-2011, 03:59 AM

gotta do what makes you happy dude...

**Storm Rider** · 04-13-2011, 07:42 AM

Good Luck. Pick the horse that can get the work done. I got a '98 Ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.9L and my horse can pull down a house. I got the sport package with the heavy duty tranny and transfer case. I do maintenance and you gotta have the right tools for the job. Even if it is the BFH. LOL

**Redtruck-VA** · 04-13-2011, 08:55 AM

Sounds a little like you are rationalizing wanting a chevy, I say go for it...

**redneckrocket38** · 04-13-2011, 12:00 PM

I personally hate the chevys from 2000 to present. They look nice but tend to just fall apart. I had an 03 yukon that was just pure junk. I am really impressed with the furds(I know, I know) as they have some awesome engine and trim options. I'm with daniel though, why not a cummins?

**004x41500** · 04-13-2011, 02:50 PM

The price of a cummins is a bit more than a duramax, and I'd much rather not deal with anymore trans problems. I know the alis are weak but they can handle a bit more power over stock. And I'm lookin for a four door crew cab, the quad can is too small and the mega cab, IMHO is ugly and to bulky of a cab. But hey, at least I'll be at more shows, just gotta find me a flatbed trailer.

**Redtruck-VA** · 04-13-2011, 03:58 PM

My brother's friend has a chevy diesel and it's all I hear. Rode in it and it moved really good at highway speed. Molding falling off inside and half the lights were out. There is a reason the Dodge costs more, IMO it is a lot more truck.

**AF_Hemi** · 04-13-2011, 04:40 PM

yep. get what ya pay for.

I try to keep brand bias out of vehicle selection. Grew up with chevy, this is my first dodge truck, and just bought a mustang. I look for quality, not brand. In all my research, CTD trucks are the best of the diesels. But if you want a chevy, you dont need our approval! haha

**004x41500** · 04-16-2011, 06:01 PM

i agree. my first truck was a 87 ford, the i got a pontiac, then traded that in on my truck, and well now im gonna be goin back to gm. i like the look of the newer chevys like 02-06, 07s are ass ugly. i did find a good priced one, 2006 fully loaded LT3 option, sunroof power everything, tow mirrors, 4x4 5speed ali, looks like a short box in the pics, crew cab, for $25,995 with about 68,000 miles on it.