Help me pick a tow vehicle

[Guppydriver]

As a long long time Tundra owner (2010-2019) and regularly drive relatives Chevys, Fords, GMCs.... My 2019 Ram 1500 hands down best truck I’ve ever owned/driven.

It tows like a beast and drives like a Cadillac...

Eco or Hemi?

Like a lot of mid to upper 40's guys....It's hard to shake the Dodge/Mopar stigma of my 80's youth. I'll tell you though, the Ram 1500 interior on the Limited is on par from a fit and finish standpoint with German luxury sedans (which I suppose it should be, since they both cost in the 60's-70's lol).

I'll be getting a new tow rig soon but want to wait to see the next gen Tundra before making a move, but I am giving the Ram a strong look. I would love a to tow with a 3/4 ton, but have no desire to daily drive a HD the rest (most) of the time as a daily driver.

[Ralphy]

Eco or Hemi?

Like a lot of mid to upper 40's guys....It's hard to shake the Dodge/Mopar stigma of my 80's youth. I'll tell you though, the Ram 1500 interior on the Limited is on par from a fit and finish standpoint with German luxury sedans (which I suppose it should be, since they both cost in the 60's-70's lol).

I'll be getting a new tow rig soon but want to wait to see the next gen Tundra before making a move, but I am giving the Ram a strong look. I would love a to tow with a 3/4 ton, but have no desire to daily drive a HD the rest (most) of the time as a daily driver.

I have a 2018 F150 3.5 eco, and had a Ram with a hemi before.
F150 - legit 18.5 mpg, but 6 mph towing (expressway 80mph) bumpy ride, I would say better made
Ram - 16 mpg, 10 towing. Awesome air suspension, drives smoother and is quieter on expressway.
Both have similar tow characteristics with Ram having a slight "feel" advantage due to the suspension. IMHO.
No experience with the Tundra.

[brad460]

Eco or Hemi?

Like a lot of mid to upper 40's guys....It's hard to shake the Dodge/Mopar stigma of my 80's youth. I'll tell you though, the Ram 1500 interior on the Limited is on par from a fit and finish standpoint with German luxury sedans (which I suppose it should be, since they both cost in the 60's-70's lol).

I'll be getting a new tow rig soon but want to wait to see the next gen Tundra before making a move, but I am giving the Ram a strong look. I would love a to tow with a 3/4 ton, but have no desire to daily drive a HD the rest (most) of the time as a daily driver.

Mine is a Hemi...I too wanted a new Tundra but it just wasn’t happening with Toyota. Went to buy a new Chevy 1500 Trail Boss but the interior was so basic and the 5.3L is a major turd. The salesman convinced me to drive a new Ram 1500 ( prior to this I would have never ever considered a Ram). One drive and I knew I had to have one. Called by neighbor/friend (who owns the other Dodge dealer in my area) and told him I was finally willing to buy a Ram from him! He made me a deal I couldn’t refuse!

Hands down best half ton truck on the market...IMO

[russellsmojo]

I can hardly tell difference in tundra for like last 15 years. Is the next gen rumored to be different or just a new grille?


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[Guppydriver]

I can hardly tell difference in tundra for like last 15 years. Is the next gen rumored to be different or just a new grille?


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Next Tundra will be all new ...Probably a 2022 model year with a summer to fall 2021 intro. No more 5.7 V8. Likely a modified six cylinder turbo that Lexus uses with a Hybrid option. Current gen Tundra is by far the oldest platform on the market and feels like it. Toyota has had plenty of time and they better get it right with the stiff competition that exists.

[Josh828]

Tow rig is a diesel. Just my opinion, its what they are made for haha

Now I will be using a 1500, but GMCs 6.2L and 8 speed and the truck pulls great
I think the new 6.2 is pushing 460hp and like 620 lbs of torque

However I would hate to think I have to pull the boat with a 5.3
My work truck is a f150 with the v8 5.0 and it pulls terrible
no experience with ram or tundras lately

[RC_Hinojosa]

Tow rig is a diesel. Just my opinion, its what they are made for haha

Now I will be using a 1500, but GMCs 6.2L and 8 speed and the truck pulls great
I think the new 6.2 is pushing 460hp and like 620 lbs of torque

However I would hate to think I have to pull the boat with a 5.3
My work truck is a f150 with the v8 5.0 and it pulls terrible
no experience with ram or tundras lately

Not sure where you got your stats....pearler perhaps?

"naturally aspirated 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that makes a stout 460 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a fresh 10-speed automatic transmission"


https://www.caranddriver.com/gmc/sierra-1500




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[Josh828]

Not sure where you got your stats....pearler perhaps?

"naturally aspirated 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that makes a stout 460 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a fresh 10-speed automatic transmission"


https://www.caranddriver.com/gmc/sierra-1500




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You are right, I misread completely!
"
Type: 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 460 / 623 @ 4100 (SAE certified) "

Heard they updated the power and didn't even question when I seen 460/623 but that's ft lbs and Nm

So the Gmc still has the same 420hp/460tq but now just with a 10 speed

[larry_arizona]

You are right, I misread completely!
"
Type:6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):460 / 623 @ 4100 (SAE certified) "

Heard they updated the power and didn't even question when I seen 460/623 but that's ft lbs and Nm

So the Gmc still has the same 420hp/460tq but now just with a 10 speed

The Ford 10 speed is nice in the GM trucks.

The GM 5.3 has plenty of power, just from the factory, the throttle mapping is horrible.


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[Josh828]

The Ford 10 speed is nice in the GM trucks.

The GM 5.3 has plenty of power, just from the factory, the throttle mapping is horrible.


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You know something is good when it comes from the other company haha

I actually love the f150 just next will probably go into a F250

But OPs budget is 15K so really nothing we have been talking about is anywhere near that ball park...