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CFECO · 02-01-2014, 05:23 PM

We are beginning to look for a new truck to replace our 2003 Tundra and I thought I would check with the knowledgeable people here, to get your opinions of what the best vehicle would be.
Needs; we have to have four wheel drive as the " ranch " property is four miles up a steep road with a small river crossing. We tow a 5000 pound RV camp trailer in the mountains, and a small tractor on a 14' tandem axle equipment trailer. My better half will only ride in a vehicle she is proud to be seen in, so my idea of restoring a Willys FC 170 will not fly...darn it!
I really like the Isuzu UTE from Australia but the wrong side drive and import issues make that not feasible, same with the Toyota 70 series from down under. I am looking for the best milage obviously, but reliability is foremost and the smaller the better so it will fit in the garage. I have looked at the common US trucks and even some crossover Hybrids, but they don't have a large enough towing capacity. I am open to new or lightly used and willing to travel to get something good and we are not in a hurry to find it.
SO, does anyone have any good ideas?
THANKS!

02-01-2014, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
CFECO CFECO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vail, AZ. Posts: 552 X-Car - '11 Homemade 2+2 Velbly1 - '17 Toyota Camery XSE 90 day: 29 mpg (US) Velbly2 - '13 Toyota Tundra 90 day: 18.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 174 Thanked 60 Times in 56 Posts	New truck, what to buy? We are beginning to look for a new truck to replace our 2003 Tundra and I thought I would check with the knowledgeable people here, to get your opinions of what the best vehicle would be. Needs; we have to have four wheel drive as the " ranch " property is four miles up a steep road with a small river crossing. We tow a 5000 pound RV camp trailer in the mountains, and a small tractor on a 14' tandem axle equipment trailer. My better half will only ride in a vehicle she is proud to be seen in, so my idea of restoring a Willys FC 170 will not fly...darn it! I really like the Isuzu UTE from Australia but the wrong side drive and import issues make that not feasible, same with the Toyota 70 series from down under. I am looking for the best milage obviously, but reliability is foremost and the smaller the better so it will fit in the garage. I have looked at the common US trucks and even some crossover Hybrids, but they don't have a large enough towing capacity. I am open to new or lightly used and willing to travel to get something good and we are not in a hurry to find it. SO, does anyone have any good ideas? THANKS!