Will it do it?
#17
Registered User
K. well, with that being said: What do i look for in my 'new' doolie?
I still want one of the older cummins - w/o emissions b/s.
sooo like up to 2007? or 8?
4x6
6 speed man.
long bed
quad cab
what do I look for?
What do y'all recommend?
wanna get this right the first time...
I still want one of the older cummins - w/o emissions b/s.
sooo like up to 2007? or 8?
4x6
6 speed man.
long bed
quad cab
what do I look for?
What do y'all recommend?
wanna get this right the first time...
If you don't want ANY emissions to worry about then 2003-2004 is your best bet. Otherwise you'll have to remove the cat and add a tuner to the 2004.5-2007 if it hasn't been done already. At 2007.5 - 2012 you have a cat (2 actually), DPF, EGR and a tuner to worry about.
Really they are all great trucks. Can't go wrong especially if you can buy one with a good maintenance history. A manual will be harder to find, but worth it.
#18
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
My 2003 has been a very good truck. It has hauled a 16,000# fiver from Florida to Newfoundland, to Alaska, deep into Mexico - - over to the tip of Baja and all the way back up the west coast to Vancouver Island plus just about every province in Canada and most of the states. My repairs have been expected normal maintenance things like shocks, control arms, u joints - - that's about it. Still on the same brake pads and clutch and fuel pump and still looks good. About the only thing going is the clear coat - - grrr. I do drive it carefully, don't abuse it and service it on time.
Bob
#19
Registered User
We made a trip out west last year pulling a 7500 tag along camper with a dually. We had no problems at all. I think one thing you have to concerned about is the wind that sometime blows real bad in some of the western states. We got in a good amount of head and worst yet cross winds. I think the DRW make a lot of difference. Love the stability of the dually. Just my 2 cents worth.
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#20
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
We made a trip out west last year pulling a 7500 tag along camper with a dually. We had no problems at all. I think one thing you have to concerned about is the wind that sometime blows real bad in some of the western states. We got in a good amount of head and worst yet cross winds. I think the DRW make a lot of difference. Love the stability of the dually.
#21
Registered User
If you find yourself getting buffeted by side winds with a fifth wheel, stop and get some Lucas fifth wheel lube (snot) on the hitch. It'll make a world of difference.
A sticky fifth wheel can feel like a flat tire sometimes.
A sticky fifth wheel can feel like a flat tire sometimes.