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Thread: Purchased New Tow Vehicle today
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08-31-2019, 02:00 PM #1
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Purchased New Tow Vehicle today
DW and I signed the deal today on a new tow vehicle. The Tundra was a great tow vehicle for 10 years and towed the 297RSTS for over 7000 miles in the last year since we purchased it and did it well. I knew is was at the Tundra's limits, just a little over payload and that when the time came for a new tow vehicle would go heavier to have some margin.
So DW and I signed the paperwork on a brand new RAM 3500 Crew Cab today and pick it up on Wednesday. Went with the diesel option and Aisin transmission. Gives me room to upgrade to fifth wheel potentially in the future. Good payload at 3830 lbs. Biggest problem now is after I get it on Wednesday I need to get 500 miles on it before we leave for Myrtle Beach on September 13th. Guess I will be driving everywhere and enjoying the new truck.
Here are some pics:
RobRob & Barb
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08-31-2019, 02:51 PM #2
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Very nice congrats!! I love chrome or polished wheels on a black truck! Welcome to the dark (diesel) side, you'll never go back!!
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09-01-2019, 05:41 AM #3
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Rob & Barb
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09-06-2019, 09:14 AM #4
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Congrats, very nice.
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09-06-2019, 10:00 AM #5
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09-06-2019, 03:06 PM #6
Great truck!
I have it's baby brother (Ram 1500 with the EcoDiesel) and absolutely love how it tows though for sure not nearly as capable as your new truck. The interior comfort is outstanding - long trips don't feel as long with the comfortable seats, climate control and audio system.
You'll love the diesel - effortless towing and markedly better towing mileage. Enjoy!
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09-06-2019, 07:34 PM #7
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Rob & Barb
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09-06-2019, 09:16 PM #8
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I wouldn't worry about the 500 miles. A travel trailer won't make that truck even breathe deeply. It really takes 25K miles or more to break in the engines.
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09-07-2019, 05:37 AM #9
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Nice Rob! I just recently went on a spree trying to trade in my 1500 and move up to a 3500 but still too much owed on the truck...have to wait another year or so. Can’t believe how cheap the 3500’s are right now, I found tons of Big Horns loaded for anywhere from $61000 to $66000.
Enjoy the new ride! If your every up in Innisfil, bring it by so I can drool lol!
Cheers
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09-07-2019, 08:35 AM #10
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