[RC] diesel trucks-set up your priorities for now and in the next 5 yrs - Mary Ann Spencer
I just bought my first diesel truck. Went
almost all the way: 2007 4x4 duelly, crew cab, 8 ft bed, CANDY APPLE Red
Dodge cuz Ford won't make that color in the super duty. I will be towing a
28 ft 2 horse with living quarters that is older model steel, not
aluminum.
I had a jake brake installed before I bought it
along with at the disappearing gooseneck connection.
A friend towed the horse trailer down from IA with
a Dodge 3/4 ton diesel crew cab with 8 ft bed.. It towed fine but braking
was slow and the headlights tilted so bad he had to drive in daylight
only.
I towed it from his place to mine with my
new 3500 and had NO problems with braking. Granted Central TX doesn't
have great mountains but there are a good amount of rolling hills. It
towed just fine and the braking was no problem. I put on the jake brake
just to try it. Seems the jake brake really cuts down on fuel
economy. When the brake was first on I drove around with it in town
and did not have to use regular brake except to come to a complete stop.
These diesel trucks are quite expensive but the
engine lasts much longer than a gas one. That is why you need to plan
ahead.
HOWEVER: I could not decide which 'brush
guard' to put over the grill etc. Bad news is I hit a ^&*( deer about
day ten of having my new truck. Now have some repairs to get done.
IF YOU HAVE TO HIT A DEER AT 60 MPH YOU NEED TO DO IT IN A ONE TON DUELLY.
Only felt like a bump in the road. Just what is it that makes those damn
deer go suicidal anyway!!!!
There is a place that makes replacement grills for
Ford and Dodge that has horses in it. I am checking out that option for
the repairs.
