Which truck to carry an XPCamper?

[Campoffroad]

Hi all,
Seriously considering an XPCamper and looking for some suggestions.
The choice is between a pre 06 dodge 3500 or a F350.
I do want to travel outside the US, so the newer diesels are out.

About the Ford. Main concern would be the 6.0
Which one is the one to get of the Fords?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

[UHAULER]

My opinion would be to find a 7.3 Ford or a 5.9 Dodge. Or you could find a blown up Ford and put a cummins in it.

I just bought a clean 02 f350 7.3 but I still have Cummins envy

[chasespeed]

If you want to travel outside the US...

I would seriously suggest staying away from newer diesels in general...

Thinking, simplicity, reliability, ease of access to parts.....

I would start with the 12v cummins... simple, 1 wire, no fuel restrictions. They are used in almost EVERYTHING, marine engines, agriculture, generators, etc.... so, parts are pretty readily available. Its an efficient engine....

The Ford 6.9/7.3 IDI... mechanical injection, not complicated, pretty reliable... used in school buses, which, usually end up being sold to other countries, which, helps with parts availability....

The 7.3 PSD. I put it at the bottom, for no other reason, than the electronics, and complexity. I had 2, loved them, no major problems, not too thirsty. Its a great engine, and wouldnt hesitate to own one again....

I am just a firm believer in simplicity. These trucks get VERY heavy.... a typical diesel p/u, with 35s.... you arent going push that... yes, a winch is needed...

I use a hydraulic winch... its argued, that the engine needs to stay running, yes... but, you need the engine running, even with an electric winch.. you arent going to pull much on the battery, alone..... just MY thoughts.... and my hydraulic has a 100% duty cycle.... it can pull all day..(nice for dragging logs, and fallen trees).....

Anyway, I would also look strongly at a manual trans.......

Just keep your selection simple.

You can travel the world in a suburu, or a ford escort if you wish...

Its all in how you wish to travel, that should dictate what you need....

Chase

[weezerbot]

I'm just curious, but does anyone know if its possible to load one of these up on a Tundra?

[Hawkz]

Their site says 3/4 ton or heavier. A stock Tundra would probably be a bad idea. If you upgraded the rear with air bags, it might be possible.

I'd still stick with a 3/4 or 1 ton for the better brakes, ect...

[OTR]

I would put one on the back of a Tundra. I have a 6.5ft 2,000 lb truck camper for my Tundra crewmax and tow a trailer with no problems. I just added airbags and E-rated tires. Plenty of power and most importantly brakes. The think that the newer Tundras brakes are about the same size as a Ford superduty.

[ersatzknarf]

I would talk with Marc at XPCamper, too. He is very helpful.

I'm just curious, but does anyone know if its possible to load one of these up on a Tundra?

[Campoffroad]

Thanks Chase.. Great info
I also believe in a hydraulic winch.

The old ford with the cummins and an allison tranny

[Accrete]

I would talk with Marc at XPCamper, too. He is very helpful.

DITTO on that, Marc is full of knowledge!

[Regcabguy]

I'm just curious, but does anyone know if its possible to load one of these up on a Tundra?

Marc informed me that his loaded 9' unit weighs about 1800#+flatbed weight.