Need help deciding on truck

[MillerTime]

Sorry just realized you had already decided against the columbus.
Sabre has several bunkhouses as well as sierra/ sandpiper.
The heritage glen/salem hemisphere also has a few bh models, but they are lighter built.
We looked at everything before we decided on our sabre a couple years ago.

[Kenny kustom]

I tug it with a srw 3500.
It is right close to max.
Although, I could play with the numbers by adding some water to the rear tanks, etc.
I don't full time, so I don't pack as much as some.

Depending on the year of truck, my 15 srw and doug's 2012 drw ratings are very close.


2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS

[W5CI]

The DRW is lots wider in the rear, no more going thru car wash or bank drive thru or Sonic, just saying I am not sorry but I didn't consider those factors.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by W5CI

The DRW is lots wider in the rear, no more going thru car wash or bank drive thru or Sonic, just saying I am not sorry but I didn't consider those factors.

Yes and no- my mirrors are as wide, if not slightly wider than my hips. So there's no major change in width.

I've done many drive thrus with the dually- length and turning radius are generally more problematic than the extra width.

You're right about car washes- sure would be nice to use an automatic here or there.

[fireman1317]

I'm not opposed to a DRW due to car washes and drive thu's. Not worried about the extra width in terms of how it drives, I'm used to firetrucks and semi trucks (I have a CDL), its more a matter of how a DRW would fit in my driveway or how it wouldnt. I think for us, it's better to just go with a 1 ton SRW that is more practical for us on a day to day basis and pick our future 5ver based on it.

A columbus is still at the top of our list, just not the 385BH. Looks like the 350BH would work as well.

[CWSWine]

Just a comment and something to think about. I have a SuperCab 143.5 inch wheelbase 2015 F350 Diesel. When I had my Crusader at 33 feet/12.4 tall a 30 mph side wind barely affect the towing. Now I have another brand that is 39.5/13.6 tail and 30 mph side wind has a lot affect on towing, not terrible but no where as near as relax then my 33 foot 5er was. So I guess the moral of the story is yep it can tow it within specs but that doesn't mean you should. Now before we leave we check weather and wind speeds are below 30mph.

I also bought the max truck that will fit in my garage and since my HOA doesn't require you park in the garage but highly recommends you do. So to keep piece in the neighbor a DRW is out of the question.

[Mountndream]

have you considered a Freightliner or Kenworth?

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by Mountndream

have you considered a Freightliner or Kenworth?

We have been looking at the Freightline lately as a possible upgrade. We are looking at a 42 foot Class A diesel in the range of 400 to 600 thousand.

[BandJCarm]

Originally Posted by CWSWine

Just a comment and something to think about. I have a SuperCab 143.5 inch wheelbase 2015 F350 Diesel. When I had my Crusader at 33 feet/12.4 tall a 30 mph side wind barely affect the towing. Now I have another brand that is 39.5/13.6 tail and 30 mph side wind has a lot affect on towing, not terrible but no where as near as relax then my 33 foot 5er was. So I guess the moral of the story is yep it can tow it within specs but that doesn't mean you should. Now before we leave we check weather and wind speeds are below 30mph.

I also bought the max truck that will fit in my garage and since my HOA doesn't require you park in the garage but highly recommends you do. So to keep piece in the neighbor a DRW is out of the question.

If your picture is correct, what you have in the garage is pretty sweet!!!

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

If your picture is correct, what you have in the garage is pretty sweet!!!

I use to collect them I had up to 7 C1 and C2 at one time plus a couple of street rods. Love them but sold them last year, just wasn't drive them but a few miles a year. In 2008 the old car market tanked but lately the market is hot again for muscle cars and not so much the street rods.

Here is the last street rod I sold and you can see it has set a while - I bet it was three years since this one was started. Had a climate controlled warehouse that was costing me arm and leg.

[yetavon]

Originally Posted by Curt and Michele

F350 S.C.R.E.W.? Don't understand this acronym.

That's how I have felt after every Ford I have ever owned.....

[fireman1317]

So it's looking like we are going to be buying one of the trucks we have been talking about for the last two weeks. 2012 F350 CCSRW 6.7l Lariat. Went to look at it and test drive it today. Got there and noticed a few bonuses. 1. It's an 8ft bed. 2. It has a B&W hide a ball already installed as well as a plug for a trailer in the bed. 3. 5,000 less miles than stated. Apparently the girl who typed up the add put in the miles for the next oil change, not what the actual odometer said. Sleeping on it tonight and having inspected by an independent shop in the morning and the hopefully, making purchase tomorrow evening! Wish us luck

[mike.t]

Step'n up to a real truck. You are going to love it!! Hope it doesn't hurt your Vibe 2 Years i'm thinking upgrade TT

[fireman1317]

Originally Posted by mike.t

Step'n up to a real truck. You are going to love it!! Hope it doesn't hurt your Vibe 2 Years i'm thinking upgrade TT

Ha, Ha. Like one of the guys at my fire house that has a Cummins tells me, "It's about time I stepped up to a big boy truck!!"

Wife's wheels are already spinning on wanting a 5'ver in a couple of years.

[Skyliner]

I own a F350 but would not buy a '12 model 6.7L diesel. Lots of reports of turbo problems and dropped exhaust valves. Ford improved upon the 6.7L's known deficiencies with a 2nd generation version introduced in 2015.

If you want a '12, get a Cummins says this 3 time Ford truck owner.

[Curt and Michele]

Originally Posted by fireman1317

2. It has a B&W hide a ball already installed as well as a plug for a trailer in the bed.

That's good and bad in my opinion. How many miles are on the truck and are there any maintenance records on it, is it possible to purchase a Ford extended warranty? Just my 2 cents. Good luck and

[fireman1317]

Originally Posted by Curt and Michele

That's good and bad in my opinion. How many miles are on the truck and are there any maintenance records on it, is it possible to purchase a Ford extended warranty? Just my 2 cents. Good luck and

Had Oasis report ran on it and showed all service records. There was one small gap in the oil change history, but it only amounted to around 15000 miles. Had an independant shop do a complete inspection on it. The tech is a friend of mine and he had nothing but good things to say. Even did something to check to make sure none of the cylinders were working harder than the others, which apparently can indicate a potential fuel issue.

Truck has 150,000 on it, but is extremely clean. My F150 I bought 5 months ago that I traded and had less miles wasn't in as good of condition. Too many miles for the Ford ESP, but looking into Mechanical Breakdown Insurance. Dealer offered a warranty plan, but coverage topped out at $9500 and cost 1/3 of that. Economics just didn't make sense on that. I'm pretty anal about vehicle maintenance and I have a great independent shop to work with, so I feel confident I can get MANY more miles out of this truck. But, I'am sticking money back to change to turbo over to a 2015 model if it goes out.

[MillerTime]

Originally Posted by fireman1317

Had Oasis report ran on it and showed all service records. There was one small gap in the oil change history, but it only amounted to around 15000 miles. Had an independant shop do a complete inspection on it. The tech is a friend of mine and he had nothing but good things to say. Even did something to check to make sure none of the cylinders were working harder than the others, which apparently can indicate a potential fuel issue.

Truck has 150,000 on it, but is extremely clean. My F150 I bought 5 months ago that I traded and had less miles wasn't in as good of condition. Too many miles for the Ford ESP, but looking into Mechanical Breakdown Insurance. Dealer offered a warranty plan, but coverage topped out at $9500 and cost 1/3 of that. Economics just didn't make sense on that. I'm pretty anal about vehicle maintenance and I have a great independent shop to work with, so I feel confident I can get MANY more miles out of this truck. But, I'am sticking money back to change to turbo over to a 2015 model if it goes out.

Budget for injectors and exhaust/dpf/def work as well. Those miles and that stuff has reached about the end of its service life.
Personally, being in the auto industry, i wouldn't recommend anyone purchase a used, newer diesel (2007.5 on up) with over about 120,000 miles on it, without budgeting quite a bit for expenses. (Like $3,000 -8,000)
I know people like to pop off that diesels will "run for ever" and "100,000 miles is just broke in ", but that is BS! The long block might, just might, last 500k+ but everything else usually wont.
I've worked at several dealerships over the years in the collision shops, and im constantly down in service and see this stuff.
Just want you to be aware and not be surprised when a major expense comes up.....because it will with trucks getting to that mileage and with age. Not saying its going to be next month......but be prepared.
Good luck with your hunt!

[jerky]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Budget for injectors and exhaust/dpf/def work as well. Those miles and that stuff has reached about the end of its service life.
Personally, being in the auto industry, i wouldn't recommend anyone purchase a used, newer diesel (2007.5 on up) with over about 120,000 miles on it, without budgeting quite a bit for expenses. (Like $3,000 -8,000)
I know people like to pop off that diesels will "run for ever" and "100,000 miles is just broke in ", but that is BS! The long block might, just might, last 500k+ but everything else usually wont.
I've worked at several dealerships over the years in the collision shops, and im constantly down in service and see this stuff.
Just want you to be aware and not be surprised when a major expense comes up.....because it will with trucks getting to that mileage and with age. Not saying its going to be next month......but be prepared.
Good luck with your hunt!

You said it perfectly


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[W5CI]

Originally Posted by Mountndream

have you considered a Freightliner or Kenworth?

I have had new 3 Kenworths which I put over a million miles on each of them and a couple of Internationals in my over 5 million miles. So towing a 5er is a piece of cake. I got my DRW RAM because of the great deal I got on it