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11-08-2014, 08:19 AM
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Rivet Master 
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Best Diesel Truck Forum for Dodge and Ford?
I am contemplating/studying buying a diesel 3/4 ton truck. I am evaluating Dodge and Ford. I'll need to decide if I should go new or used and also Ford or Dodge. I lean toward Ford for body and chassis. I lean to Dodge for the Cummins engine.
So which are the best Discussion Boards/Forums for Ford and Dodge diesel trucks respectively? Obviously I can search the web and come up with at least 20 within seconds but looking for your insights. Thanks
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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11-08-2014, 09:12 AM
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4 Rivet Member  Commercial Member
2009 30' Classic
Melbourne, FL
, Searsport, ME
Join Date: Jul 2013
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I like this one for Ford trucks. It has a large number of members and followers:
www.ford-trucks.com
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11-08-2014, 09:24 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forum.php?
For Dodge I'm a member at TDR. A bit more conservative than it was years ago, interest is now in making them last and learn them not go fast.
Make your own decision but make it your decision not one forced on you. The Ford 6.7L that my camping buddy has is incredible, until you open the hood. It is a real turn off for me that you have to pull the cab on late model Fords to do any major engine work.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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11-08-2014, 03:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
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I use the Ford Powerstroke forum. It isn't just everything, but I like the 6.7 scorpion section.
David
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11-08-2014, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Wenatchee
, Washington
Join Date: May 2014
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Cumminsforum.com (in addition to TDR) for Ram diesels.
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2018 Ram 3500 SLT CTD 4X4 pickup
2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB
WBCCI #7180
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11-09-2014, 10:37 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2010
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We have a Ram 2500, 2013, which is rated to tow 17K ##!
Open road, not towing= 22mpg
Towing = 14+ mpg ( only 16K on the odometer)
The turning radius is shorter with the Ram than the Ford...we have owned both!
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11-09-2014, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zigidachs
We have a Ram 2500, 2013, which is rated to tow 17K ##!
Open road, not towing= 22mpg
Towing = 14+ mpg ( only 16K on the odometer)
The turning radius is shorter with the Ram than the Ford...we have owned both!
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So Zigi - did you use any diesel truck forums to make your decision? If so, which ones?
Thanks
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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11-09-2014, 04:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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I belong to the TDR forum and cummins forum for Dodge trucks. I find the TDR forum has more mature people but there can be good info on both. One of my good friends has a ford and likes the ford truck enthusiast forum.
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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11-10-2014, 04:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
belen
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Had a 97 Ford and a 93 cummins. Towed a 79 ambassador with them both. Each pulled like a dream and got about 20mpg. The ford had more bells and whistles and was 4Wd.
I second the turning radius on the FORD as WAY better! The newer ones have more emissions crap to deal with and get worse mileage as a result.
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11-10-2014, 04:44 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
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The DieselStop is a decent all around forum for diesel trucks.
Aaron 
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WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going 
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11-10-2014, 05:38 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Your talking about twenty year old vehicles, lots have changed.
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11-10-2014, 05:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Lake St Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2012
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X2 for the Dieselstop mentioned by wahoonc.
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WBCCI 11988
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11-10-2014, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi
Your talking about twenty year old vehicles, lots have changed.
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So with a new Chev you will get the best of both worlds? 
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The higher your expectations the fewer your options.
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11-10-2014, 08:06 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
, Kentucky
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Ford-Powerstroke.Org, PowerstrokeArmy.com, The Diesel Stop
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Hope to be an Airstream owner Sooner than Later.
Tow Vehicle-2013 F-250 6.7L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 400HP/800LB-FT TQ
"One Day Closer To My Dream!" :-)
Retired U.S. Navy
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11-10-2014, 11:26 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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TDR and CF.
Contributors (among others)
cerberusiam
ah64
jelag
joe donnelly
bill stockard
steelhead
are all reliable and well-read on the subject of CTD trucks (and usually on both forums. Read their posts if interested in the nuts & bolts of a question on 3rd Gen trucks [2002-2009]. Ask them who they read for 4th Gen)
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