Used 4X4 trucks up in price

[Bluebulldog]

We have not had great luck with our sierra pickup cruisers. The one we have is on its second transmission in 80k kms and the new tranny is clunking again. The fords have been ok and now we have a new fleet of rams. Time will tell.
My personal truck is a ford as was my last truck. Plenty of room for the family. The super crews have a ton of leg space in. The back.

We have had a collection of Rams go through our fleet, and they don't seem to have the best engineering on the drivelines. Fords a good bet, but as we all know from my posts, I'm pretty much a Nissan guy....

[Splaker]

GMC Sierra..great truck...long lasting, very reliable.....great for a Man and his Dog..IMHO, lousy family vehicle.

Really? Seems like the GM products have easier entry/exit... lower to the ground, it seems to me. But what do I know?

The back seat looks massive (in all of them big pickups for that matter..).

So why would you characterize it as a "lousy" family car?

[LowbanksArcher]

GMC Sierra..great truck...long lasting, very reliable.....great for a Man and his Dog..IMHO, lousy family vehicle.

I'm curious where this comes from as well. I definitely can't complain about the space in my Sierra. All the crew cab trucks had ample room.

[seabast]

Yeah the pin is stainless and the heads are aluminum, plus I'll take it off periodically and and wipe it down. Shiny balls!

It's an Andersen Rapid Hitch and the locking pins are made by Andersen as well, so it should be 99% rust free, unless crap gets into the locks themselves but it shouldn't with those rubber caps.

We have one at work, the pin is aluminum (it has to because aluminum and steel don't mix) and it corroded.
We paid over 300$ for one taller than the one on the picture and no-one wants to use it.
I'm glad I didn't pay for it.

[seabast]

[QUOTE=Bluebulldog;1003015]We have had a collection of Rams go through our fleet, and they don't seem to have the best engineering on the drivelines. Fords a good bet, but as we all know from my posts, I'm pretty much a Nissan guy....[/QUOTE]

How's your gas mileage?!

[last5oh_302]

We have one at work, the pin is aluminum (it has to because aluminum and steel don't mix) and it corroded.
We paid over 300$ for one taller than the one on the picture and no-one wants to use it.
I'm glad I didn't pay for it.

You have the old lock pins then. The new ones are stainless with aluminum heads. These are made specifically for Andersen Rapid Hitches.
Read the first point in the description.


[COLOR=#333333]Stainless Steel lock set for all Andersen Rapid Hitches (replaces 3434) -includes 1 adjustment pin lock (for the Rapid Hitch) and 1 receiver pin lock for 2", 2-1/2" and oversized receivers.

• Made from Stainless Steel with aluminum heads
• 99.99% rust-free materials
• Receiver pin fits all standard 2" and 2-1/2" receivers
• Adjuster pin fits all Rapid Hitch Models
• Over 30,000 lbs shear strength
• Triple ball bearing and cam-style locking mechanism
• Clik-Lock™ system securely locks with one push (no 'false' locks)
• 2 Heavy-duty keys (keyed alike and reversible)
• Rubber dust cap protects key slot from liquids and other grime
• Provide 24/7 security for your hitch mounted accessories
• Dimensions: Adjuster pin 4-3/8" x 5/8" (inside shank), Receiver pin 3-1/2" x 5/8" (inside shank)

https://www.andersenhitches.com/Prod...receivers.aspx

[Bluebulldog]

How's your gas mileage?!

Actually, with my Frontier, it's very good. Hwy I'm getting 10.2-10.5L/100. In town add about 3L to that. But it's also the 4.0L V6.

My Titan was thirsty, which was the only downside I ever had with it. And I traded it in at 260,000.

The new 1500 Titans have gone to direct injection, and are reported to be the best in class for fuel economy at 15.7 City, 11.2 highway, and 13 combined.

[MikePal]

So why would you characterize it as a "lousy" family car?

I'm curious where this comes from as well.

Just parroting the comments from of my buddy who had a Ram P/U prior to having the kids. The first kid's car seat was put in the center of the back bench seat (as recommended) and it was a royal pain trying to get the kid in and out of his car seat. Having to crawl into the back seat to fasten the straps etc...Not to mention never having room for his work gear beside the car seat. The 2nd car seat was just a nightmare.

They bought a Dodge SUV, sliding doors both sides, storage in the back. Far easier to get the kids in and out of the car seats etc. And his wife found it far easier to drive it when she drive the kids someplace.

[Bluebulldog]

They bought a Dodge SUV, sliding doors both sides, storage in the back. Far easier to get the kids in and out of the car seats etc. And his wife found it far easier to drive it when she drive the kids someplace.

Ah yes...the Dodge "Journey" not quite a minivan, not quite an SUV.....but it gives dad the excuse of saying it's "not a minivan"

[seabast]

Actually, with my Frontier, it's very good. Hwy I'm getting 10.2-10.5L/100. In town add about 3L to that. But it's also the 4.0L V6.

My Titan was thirsty, which was the only downside I ever had with it. And I traded it in at 260,000.

The new 1500 Titans have gone to direct injection, and are reported to be the best in class for fuel economy at 15.7 City, 11.2 highway, and 13 combined.

The old Titan was a pig and the new one seems even worse. The GF has a brand new XD, we drove less than a tank and it shows 26l/100km