Maybe time for a new truck.

[LD1]

I know this is a private seller.....but if I buy a truck....it would be something like this. Something around this age, price, and milage

214 Dodge Ram 35 4x4 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

 

[Redlands Okie]

Curious if you have considered getting on the internet, finding a couple of options way south. Well out of the rust belt. Take a road trip and bring one of them back. At least your avoiding a few years of salt issues.

 

[Tractorable]

I’d sell that rusty Ram diesel and buy a new gasser unless the OP tows heavy everyday. The new gassers are so reliable and easy to maintain.

Meet the One Million Mile Toyota Tundra Still with Its Original V8! - YouTube

 

[LD1]

I’d sell that rusty Ram diesel and buy a new gasser unless the OP tows heavy everyday. The new gassers are so reliable and easy to maintain.

Meet the One Million Mile Toyota Tundra Still with Its Original V8! - YouTube

I am the OP.

I will repeat once again

DIESEL

 

[LD1]

I have been casually browsing around to see what is out there for sale.

Only leads to more questions....

Can anyone summarize the differences/changes between the model years for the last 5-6 years?

I assume everything 2013 and newer (the range I am looking) all takes DEF

Any other major changes that would be relevant to me for a work truck that spends life towing? Anything to avoid?

Like was there a big bump in power between somewhere or a change in the transmission, towing capacity, GVWR, etc?

 

[ddbackhoe]

I have been casually browsing around to see what is out there for sale.

Only leads to more questions....

Can anyone summarize the differences/changes between the model years for the last 5-6 years?

I assume everything 2013 and newer (the range I am looking) all takes DEF

Any other major changes that would be relevant to me for a work truck that spends life towing? Anything to avoid?

Like was there a big bump in power between somewhere or a change in the transmission, towing capacity, GVWR, etc?

Aisin AS69RC vs Chrysler 68RFE Transmission Comparison and I would be looking at the cab and chassis stuff instead of a p/u

 

[dodge man]

I can not remember what year they added DEF to the Cummins. From what I have read it is not a bad thing as the regens are less with the DEF equipped trucks.

 

[MossRoad]

I am the OP.

I will repeat once again

DIESEL

Are you sure?

 

[3Lfarms]

I’d sell that rusty Ram diesel and buy a new gasser unless the OP tows heavy everyday. The new gassers are so reliable and easy to maintain.

Meet the One Million Mile Toyota Tundra Still with Its Original V8! - YouTube

I can point you to at least 20 documented cases of 04 and 05 Ram 3500s with over a million miles on them, all pulling heavy goosenecks.
Fun fact...the odometer will stop counting at 999,999. Have to replace the instrument cluster to replace to odometer.

 

[Rustyiron]

Are you stuck on a Dodge?

 

[4570Man]

I can point you to at least 20 documented cases of 04 and 05 Ram 3500s with over a million miles on them, all pulling heavy goosenecks.
Fun fact...the odometer will stop counting at 999,999. Have to replace the instrument cluster to replace to odometer.

I bet that’s comforting to the op who has a low mile nearly rusted out truck.

 

[4570Man]

Are you stuck on a Dodge?

The better question is he stuck on a 3500. Stepping up to a 4500 with a flatbed that preferably dumps makes the truck way more useful. I’ve got a 3500 dump which is a really useful truck but the Chevy 3500HD, Ford F-450, Dodge 4500 with 19.5 wheels are way more capable trucks.

 

[LD1]

Id consider a chevy/GMC.

Dont want a dump with a GN....plus, I have a dump trailer anyway.

Just a flat bed.....or what would be even better would be a utility bed if one could be equipped and not interfere with a GN.

But browsing used....I am at the mercy of what the market has to offer

 

[ddbackhoe]

I bet that’s comforting to the op who has a low mile nearly rusted out truck.

Oh please, the OP has a 13/14 year old truck that lives in a harsher environment (road salt, etc.) than some. Find a comparable Ford, Chevy, Kubota or JD and let's take a look.

 

[4570Man]

Oh please, the OP has a 13/14 year old truck that lives in a harsher environment (road salt, etc.) than some. Find a comparable Ford, Chevy, Kubota or JD and let's take a look.

I never claimed that another brand of truck would be better. I said the op probably doesn’t care that the dodge will go a million miles.

 

[4570Man]

Id consider a chevy/GMC.

Dont want a dump with a GN....plus, I have a dump trailer anyway.

Just a flat bed.....or what would be even better would be a utility bed if one could be equipped and not interfere with a GN.

But browsing used....I am at the mercy of what the market has to offer

Why not a dump bed with a hole cut in it and the GN ball still mounted to the frame?

 

[ddbackhoe]

The better question is he stuck on a 3500. Stepping up to a 4500 with a flatbed that preferably dumps makes the truck way more useful. I’ve got a 3500 dump which is a really useful truck but the Chevy 3500HD, Ford F-450, Dodge 4500 with 19.5 wheels are way more capable trucks.

With a Dodge 3500 cab and chassis he can do both without the bigger tires .

 

[4570Man]

Do both of what? The heavier series trucks need the 19.5s because regular 16s can’t take it.

 

[om21braz]

Id consider a chevy/GMC.

Dont want a dump with a GN....plus, I have a dump trailer anyway.

Just a flat bed.....or what would be even better would be a utility bed if one could be equipped and not interfere with a GN.

But browsing used....I am at the mercy of what the market has to offer

Maybe this is something along your line:

218 Silverado 35 Duramax (L5P) - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

 

[ning]

Maybe this is something along your line:

218 Silverado 35 Duramax (L5P) - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

"5th wheel in the bed never used." I believe him, since it's got a gooseneck and not a 5th!