Re: [A/S] Opinion wanted on best truck to use

["Dan McAnulty" <maison1306@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here is my 2 cents:
 I just traded a 2001 Dodge 3500 dually for a 2005 Dodge single rear 
wheel 3500.  I was anxious to see what the difference might be when 
pulling our 2001 Excella 30' trailer.   The tongue pushes the truck 
down a little more than it did the dually.  Other than that, it 
pulls the same as the dually.  I'm using a Reese hitch.  I've also 
noticed it seems easier to guide the trailer when backing up than 
the dually.

IMO, the diesel engine is the only way to go.  A gas engine might 
get 7-8 mpg whereas the diesel gets 12.5 while towing.  The diesel 
engine will outlast the gas 3 to 1 and still have resale value and 
demand.  The new diesels are quiet at idle and have amazing torque.

The only negative I have found in the Dodge truck is that there is 
an annoying harmonic drone/vibration in the driveline that starts at 
70 mph and continues through 80 mph.  Dodge claims "it's a normal 
characteristic of this truck".  Some trucks have it, some don't, and 
Dodge has no fix for it.  Buyers need to be aware.