1st time RVer, full time in Alliance Valor 44v14, tow vehicle?

[smudge]

Wifey and I are making major life changes due to my tech career being in shambles at >50 y.o. So, selling our house in Tulsa around Labor Day and moving into an RV full time in an campground. This is our first RV. Go big or go home, right? Or, go big *and* go home?

The dealer's going to deliver because I don't own a truck, never have actually. I'm a car guy. Don't think my Mercedes roadster will be super happy towing 20k lbs GVWR toy hauler 5th wheel

So what to tow with, once we're ready to roam the continent? Consensus seems to be a Ram Cummins V6 dually. Minimum is 20k GVW but better safe than sorry and go above 20k capacity.

Thoughts?

 

[Oregon_Camper]

Dually is a must with that RV and the fact you will be living in it (means you will have a lot of stuff)

I have had 3 Fords...350, 350 Duallly then 450. I am not a "You have a buy Ford or Else" kinda guy. I think all of the trucks made today are within spitting distance of each other. All have a few things the other guy doesn't. Buddy of mine has a new Ram...love his dash..but hate a few other things. Get the truck you like and forget about trying to compare all the specs.

 

[smudge]

Dually is a must with that RV and the fact you will be living in it (means you will have a lot of stuff)

I have had 3 Fords...350, 350 Duallly then 450. I am not a "You have a buy Ford or Else" kinda guy. I think all of the trucks made today are within spitting distance of each other. All have a few things the other guy doesn't. Buddy of mine has a new Ram...love his dash..but hate a few other things. Get the truck you like and forget about trying to compare all the specs.

Thanks Jim!

 

[Bozo]

Dually all the way.

 

[exps01]

I second what Jim says. They're all so similar, it comes down to little things. I'd definitely get a 1-ton dually though with something that big. The dual rear wheels (DRW) adds a lot of lateral stability and helps spread the load on the drive axle so it has a higher payload capacity, something I think a lot of people forget about. It's not just the towing capacity where they wow you with 20k or 30k pounds.

FOr my truck, I have a GMC 3500HD dually and it's great. I have heard they don't put 12V outlets in the newer ones, which is kind of crazy. That's the kid of small things I hear about.

 

[JWalker]

Simple rule to follow...

If the RV has 6 wheels....Your truck should have 6 wheels.

 

[BryanValRox]

Wifey and I are making major life changes due to my tech career being in shambles at >50 y.o. So, selling our house in Tulsa around Labor Day and moving into an RV full time in an campground. This is our first RV. Go big or go home, right? Or, go big *and* go home?

The dealer's going to deliver because I don't own a truck, never have actually. I'm a car guy. Don't think my Mercedes roadster will be super happy towing 20k lbs GVWR toy hauler 5th wheel

So what to tow with, once we're ready to roam the continent? Consensus seems to be a Ram Cummins V6 dually. Minimum is 20k GVW but better safe than sorry and go above 20k capacity.

Thoughts?

Congratulations,
I would offer that a dually is a requirement for towing that monster! I would also offer that you should reflect on what your intentions are for future travel and research with that end goal in mind.
I would recommend whatever OEM you lean towards, that you get the factory installed OEM Puck system for simplifying your hitch installation. Also, spend some time with your numbers to ensure you end up with the safety margins you are comfortable with. Everything placed in or on either truck or trailer impacts your margin.
I mention this because given options speced on a truck or trailer for that matter will affect its ratings.
Oh, by the way, those “ Hummin Cummins” installed in the Rams are In-line 6 cylinders not V’s

 

[smudge]

Congratulations,
I would offer that a dually is a requirement for towing that monster! I would also offer that you should reflect on what your intentions are for future travel and research with that end goal in mind.
I would recommend whatever OEM you lean towards, that you get the factory installed OEM Puck system for simplifying your hitch installation. Also, spend some time with your numbers to ensure you end up with the safety margins you are comfortable with. Everything placed in or on either truck or trailer impacts your margin.
I mention this because given options speced on a truck or trailer for that matter will affect its ratings.
Oh, by the way, those “ Hummin Cummins” installed in the Rams are In-line 6 cylinders not V’s

I do appreciate a silky inline 6. My Bimmer has one.