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<blockquote data-quote="cattle_gal" data-source="post: 57802" data-attributes="member: 643"><p>If your using this as a dual purpose go with a 3/4 ton. And a 350 (or equiv) engine.</p><p></p><p>Personally a pickup should not have a automatic tranny. But with a small trailer as yours it should be just fine. Get a towing package- transmission cooler - put in if you get a automatic. And you can up grade the size of the trailer with a 3/4 ton. Also the rear end ratio's could play a roll in power/torque versus speed. For example a 4:10 is geared low. I don't even know if you can get that in the newer 3/4 tons. The 1 tons yes. But don't get too high geared of rear end for the towing purposes. I wouldn't go with a 1/2 ton pickup.</p><p></p><p>Having a 350 engine gives you good(about 16-18mpg) gas mileage when not towing, but will give you worse gas mileage towing (about 8mpg) than if you had a 454 (Chevy's big block). </p><p></p><p>The big thing now in pick ups is diesel engines. But that's up to you. </p><p></p><p>4 wheel drive is an option for you. For us up here it is a must. But if you will be hauling in muddy conditions opt for the 4 wheel drive, even though the 2 wheel drive will give you better fuel economy. But if you get stuck you much won't care about fuel economy at that moment.</p><p></p><p>Cab option. If you have lots of stuff to haul around and have other people with you an extended cab wouldn't hurt, but if you don't then it is cheaper to get a regular cab.</p><p></p><p>Beds. Since this is a dual purpose you may be using the bed to haul things that will shift around thus the factory bed would hold that in. A flat bed would be excelent for goosenecks. Goosemecks pull better than bumpers.</p><p></p><p>Age. If you can buy a good condition used one that would be great. Watch for miles on the engine and tranny. Check around for values of certain makes. Some don't hold any and this will tell you how good of a make it is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cattle_gal, post: 57802, member: 643"] If your using this as a dual purpose go with a 3/4 ton. And a 350 (or equiv) engine. Personally a pickup should not have a automatic tranny. But with a small trailer as yours it should be just fine. Get a towing package- transmission cooler - put in if you get a automatic. And you can up grade the size of the trailer with a 3/4 ton. Also the rear end ratio's could play a roll in power/torque versus speed. For example a 4:10 is geared low. I don't even know if you can get that in the newer 3/4 tons. The 1 tons yes. But don't get too high geared of rear end for the towing purposes. I wouldn't go with a 1/2 ton pickup. Having a 350 engine gives you good(about 16-18mpg) gas mileage when not towing, but will give you worse gas mileage towing (about 8mpg) than if you had a 454 (Chevy's big block). The big thing now in pick ups is diesel engines. But that's up to you. 4 wheel drive is an option for you. For us up here it is a must. But if you will be hauling in muddy conditions opt for the 4 wheel drive, even though the 2 wheel drive will give you better fuel economy. But if you get stuck you much won't care about fuel economy at that moment. Cab option. If you have lots of stuff to haul around and have other people with you an extended cab wouldn't hurt, but if you don't then it is cheaper to get a regular cab. Beds. Since this is a dual purpose you may be using the bed to haul things that will shift around thus the factory bed would hold that in. A flat bed would be excelent for goosenecks. Goosemecks pull better than bumpers. Age. If you can buy a good condition used one that would be great. Watch for miles on the engine and tranny. Check around for values of certain makes. Some don't hold any and this will tell you how good of a make it is. [/QUOTE]
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