Hey. Decided to play by the rules (don't get used to it) and introduce myself.
I've had trucks on and off since 1985. Usually older trucks I bought, repaired and sold for 3-4 times the money. Motorcycles were my primary transportation from 1982 until 2004. Then wife started having issues riding due to her health. We always camped at rallies and music fests on the motorcycle. Once her health meant we could travel on the motorcycles together, we started talking about RVs. Looked about for many years. Knew we wanted a toy hauler of some sort.
In 2014, my 1998 C1500 was needing a rebuild at 160k+ miles. Since it was maxed out at 9000, I knew to look for a 3/4 truck. Magically, a 2013 RAM 2500 Tradesman diesel appeared. Good tow rig for us RV wannbe's! Then we found a lightweight 5th wheel touhauler and life was grand. When the 2500 had 125k on it, and the newer toyhauler are all 2000-3000 (or more) heavier than our current one is, I knew my 2500 wouldn't handle those weights. Had been looking at new trucks for a few months. Then came the virus, and April. I got a 2020 RAM 3500 Tradesman HO diesel CC LB DRW for what I was trying to negotiate on a leftover 2019 two months prior. This is my first new truck. And it is capable of easily pulling anything we would consider buying.
I generally keep my 4 wheelers stock, and especially this beast as it is all I wanted. When the time comes, I replace with better than OEM (like shocks). I usually do my own routine maintenance.
We travel mostly within 400 miles of home now. Anything over 500 is usually broken up into 2 days. We mostly camp on private property for motorcycle and music events. I hate to call it primitive camping when we have a 33ft mobile apartment and a generator. Not many campground are worth the hassle, but we have enjoyed a few.
I did debadge as I thought the labeling was redundant. Although there are never to many Packers decals! Hoping for some sort of a season this year.
SemperFi
I've had trucks on and off since 1985. Usually older trucks I bought, repaired and sold for 3-4 times the money. Motorcycles were my primary transportation from 1982 until 2004. Then wife started having issues riding due to her health. We always camped at rallies and music fests on the motorcycle. Once her health meant we could travel on the motorcycles together, we started talking about RVs. Looked about for many years. Knew we wanted a toy hauler of some sort.
In 2014, my 1998 C1500 was needing a rebuild at 160k+ miles. Since it was maxed out at 9000, I knew to look for a 3/4 truck. Magically, a 2013 RAM 2500 Tradesman diesel appeared. Good tow rig for us RV wannbe's! Then we found a lightweight 5th wheel touhauler and life was grand. When the 2500 had 125k on it, and the newer toyhauler are all 2000-3000 (or more) heavier than our current one is, I knew my 2500 wouldn't handle those weights. Had been looking at new trucks for a few months. Then came the virus, and April. I got a 2020 RAM 3500 Tradesman HO diesel CC LB DRW for what I was trying to negotiate on a leftover 2019 two months prior. This is my first new truck. And it is capable of easily pulling anything we would consider buying.
I generally keep my 4 wheelers stock, and especially this beast as it is all I wanted. When the time comes, I replace with better than OEM (like shocks). I usually do my own routine maintenance.
We travel mostly within 400 miles of home now. Anything over 500 is usually broken up into 2 days. We mostly camp on private property for motorcycle and music events. I hate to call it primitive camping when we have a 33ft mobile apartment and a generator. Not many campground are worth the hassle, but we have enjoyed a few.
I did debadge as I thought the labeling was redundant. Although there are never to many Packers decals! Hoping for some sort of a season this year.
SemperFi
