If I had to choose a new make of TV it would be...

[WhereStream]

Hauling now with a Chevrolet Suburban, 2004 vintage.

Considering a Ford Expedition ... want to see how the new design looks and is set up for trailer work.

Chevrolet has been solidly reliable, but I’m not married to the brand.

Anything but a Ram ... I mean, those transmissions...

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by PKI

Plan is to not purchase a new one, but if ---- Next tow vehicle will be a custom Paccar non-commercial tow specific design with tri-mode self driving control. electric propulsion, and extendable maintenance warranty contract. Expect to sell my left kidney and a bottle of vintage desert wine to fund purchase. Should be available for order in 2028, given that the highway system is still capable of travel. If not, the levitation mode suspension will have to be added to both TV and Coach. Pat

I want one...only KW....

[wab3tx]

We have used our 2002 Ford Excursion, 7.3L Diesel, for years to pull our 1987 34' Excella. Our TV weighs more than the Airstream, it is a very easy, comfortable pull. The longest trip was a little over 8,200 miles around the USA in 2008, from Gulf coast to east coast to Canadian border to Montana then back to Houston ... no problems during 9 weeks of travel.

[thurmanlinda]

Moved up from a VW because it couldn’t tow any more than a bike rack (lol). Just took delivery of our Tundra Limited w/TRD pkg and the 5.7L V8. Merry Christmas!

[n2916s]

If I had to give up my current TV, I would definitely go Tundra. The 5.7 isn't any thirstier than my first generation Titan and will last forever if taken care of.

[mrdfred]

You will get a response from everybody's favorite TV. Buy more than you think you will need rather than wish you did at the start. We have pulled a 38' TT thru the Canadian Rockies to Alaska and back, and all over the USA, from coast to coast and border to border, approx 200,000 miles with the same TV. In that time we have pulled 2 Airstreams, a 38' Holiday Rambler w /2 slides and 2 other brands, from 20' to 38'. We have never regretted having a 3/4 ton HD Diesel. Our needs are downsizing now, but we love having a TV that pulls anything we have or had with ease. BTW we have a 2003 GMC 2500 HD, which has been reliable and never left us stranded in 200,000 miles. I am sure Ford and Dodge owners can make similar claims. My advice is to buy the most truck you can afford, you will never regret it.

[1Boyscout]

Vizio

[StreamNTyme]

I can only offer two words:
BUY AMERICAN

Food for thought:
After a bad accident a few years ago that totaled our Ford TV (rolling) and
Airstream, we were told by several mechanics and auto shops that if we had a
foreign vehicle or truck we would have been killed. Ford saved our lives.

[Too tall]

Originally Posted by DocJim

Love our 2017 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab 6.2L V8

*IF* I were to EVER lose my Tunda that is what I'd seriously consider. That engine is the right stuff and the package has excellent tow capabilities.

[Sophiehaus]

Originally Posted by Tinbox

We bought a 3.5 Ecoboost with the ultimate tow package. I am pulling a 27 international and no problems. We are not full timing however we camp once a month. Traded in a F250 diesel. It was a good choice for us.

I agree. I had a F250 diesel in the past and it towed awesome, but oil changes were $200+ dollars and my wife did not like it as a daily driver. I now have a F150 and it tows awesome with $50 oil changes. It is also a great daily driver.

[HeadWest]

Samsung.


Maybe GM if they get up-to-date on features. They seem very dated compared to the current Fords. Yes, I want a pano moonroof, massaging seats, heated steering wheel, and all the latest techie stuff like adaptive cruise, etc.

Also, the DEF tanks on GMs seem like one rock away from a hole. Otherwise, they have earned a strong following with the Duramax and transmissions.

[Tombomb68]

I just want to tow with an suv. I was looking at the European models to replace my Lexus GX 470. It tows my 23ft cb international serenity very comfortably but it’s getting kind of dated. Anyone have any suggestions on which suv is best for me?

[dmbecke]

Ram Ecodiesel 1500 for 25 ft
15 mpg towing and 24 not towing
8 speed German transmission- no problems
The issue is with the 2500's

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by 1Boyscout

Vizio

I saw what you did there.

[Tater]

2018 Silverado 2500 diesel to replace out 2015 2500 diesel. My wife loves driving it especially when towing.

[Daquenzer]

My son just pointed out that Nissan has a diesel on sale for under 50,000! And it's loaded. It has 12,500 towing capacity with a cummins engine and allison transmission. I have an F150 Ecoboost that pull 28' International. It works just fine since we don't need lots of payload. But if you are going to be doing long trips a little more payload would be good. If I were buying a pickup right now I would definitely check out that Nissan.

[Hans627]

I love my RAM 1500. A great truck with no issues whatsoever.

A friend of mine just bought a F-150 and it is really a nice truck. If I had to buy a new TV right now I would seriously consider the F-150. But I would prefer to wait till the new RAM 1500 and the Chevy 1500 debuts (early 2018 and late 2018 respectively).

[NWRVR]

I went from a 2008 Range Rover HSE to a 2016 Ford F350 6.7 Power Stroke diesel. Love it!

[Silver.Sanctuary]

Everybody should buy a FORD. My Ford stock really needs to do better.

As for the truck I drive, if the Airstream is 25 feet or less (I currently pull a 22 Safari) I am sticking with Toyota's Tundra. I don't think I will go to 25. but never longer. If I had something longer, I think I would have to seriously look at the Cummins diesel.

[Jeremiwvu]

Originally Posted by Mollysdad

Dream truck?
A Honda V-8 with a tow package capable of 10,000#, transmission cooler, 10 speed tranny, coil springs. Large disc brakes. Built in brake controller.
20MPG highway, 15 in town, 14 towing.
Rear vision camera even in "D", touch screen navigation.
Ding resistent door panels.

My 3/4 ton Chevy duramax beats all your quotes stats.. 22 mpg highway 15-17 in town, 14-16 towing our 31’ excella, depends on hills and wind with the AS

The Chevy/gmc duramax diesel w Alison transmission is the ultimate TV in my opinion, if I was going to get something new it would be a gmc Denali w duramax and Allison.

I wouldn’t get anything else but I recently found out that from approx 09-12 they made a v12 diesel VW tourag & Audi Q7 curious how they would handle an AS. But personally I like that my truck weighs more empty than my as.

We’re full time and need a serious TV, if I were going to downsize I might consider the f150 eco boost or eco diesel ram. Or possibly a tundra, but I’ve had 2 tundras - 05 and 12 , loved the 05 didn’t like the 12 much, didn’t tow with either.

I don’t trust ford’s heavy trucks, they change engines and transmissions too often imho. Some are great some are junk, and if you buy one relatively new you won’t know until it’s too late.