truck search

[Terry <canajello@echoweb.net>]

Hi annette. When I decided to buy a truck to haul for the first time I
wanted the smallest truck I could find for the job too. My
brother-in-law, who hauls a lot, had a fit and insisted I buy a 3/4 ton,
heavy duty F250 instead of the half ton 150 I was contemplating because
of the issues of safety, stability and length of service of the engine.
He pointed out that gas was the cheapest thing you can put into your
truck...mechanics are lots more money than a whole tank of gas. He also
pointed out that if you are doing endurance riding you travel to way out
places without mechanics and tow trucks. Sitting beside the road in the
middle of nowhere is not fun, especially with horses aboard. and my
Horses, he added as the clincher, deserved the greatest safety I could
give them without going all the way to a huge truck. He found me a good
used heavy duty truck and the years have proved him right. Not only did
the truck serve me for thousands and thousands of miles of hauling
without problems, when my plans expanded and it was time for me to
invest in a camper (ah luxury) my truck was able to handle the extra
load with no problem. 
	I recently leaped in to buying a new truck and, once again led by
experienced advice, bought a one ton Ford V10. What a dream. It hauls
with no effort, has better gas mileage than my old truck (now retired
honorably to farm work...and still running great) and is quiet and comfortable.
The difference in price in buying a light truck and a heavier light
truck is not enough to risk your safety and your horse's safety. Buy the
heaviest thing you can afford and enjoy it for years to come. 

Just my thoughts....I love to give advice, you are welcome to ignore
me!!! Terry C