Recent content by SoFlo45

Thanks for what you have said, I try to do as much research as possible because i hate making mistakes/regretting my purchases.

I didnt know the used market was so bad, but i should have guessed. After hearing input from you guys i think it would be smart to get a lower trim 2500 that still has some features, maybe like a big horn, especially if i am wanting to get a camper.

The weight with a full tank of gas, gear, and the trailer is roughly 9700lbs. 11500lbs towing capacity should be enough to tow just 2 miles, but i agree that if i wanted to take the boat far it would not work well. I dont take it far now, but im sure at some point i will want to.

Yeah, luckily the ramp near me is not steep at all.

Yeah i definitely set my expectations too high, but i don't mind buying a 1-2 year old truck and saving a little bit.

I use an 04 F250 SuperDuty. Thanks for the input.

I was thinking i might need to do that, but i will only be towing it 2 miles each trip, and usually its only loaded at about 9k lbs.

Im looking to buy a Ram 1500 this summer, and this will be my first time owning a Ram. Ive done a good bit of research and decided i want to get a new or slightly used 1500. Here is what I will be doing with this truck and what i want/need. I will be towing a boat that weights 10k lbs pretty...