New truck, what to buy?

[CFECO]

Originally Posted by bhazard

Wait for the new F150?

I'm not a big Ford fan and will have to wait and see how the Aluminum body works out with insurance and all.
Thanks!

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

Would love to have the new Sprinter.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Is the 4WD option available to the Sprinter back there or just in Europe?

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

Don't think it is sold here, yet.

[CFECO]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Is the 4WD option available to the Sprinter back there or just in Europe?

I have found an aftermarket 4x4 conversion company which does vans. I am looking for someone who cuts the van body down to a 4 seat pickup- rv hauler I saw a Sprinter in that exact configuration yesterday on I-10 but was going in the wrong direction
Thanks

[darcane]

If you need full-size, the new Dodge 1500 has an "Ecodiesel" option in a few more months. 3.0L turbo diesel:
2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel V6 | Diesel Engine Truck | RAM Trucks

You can also get the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the same engine, EPA 30mpg hwy.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Eco Diesel Engine Capabilities | Jeep

[Miller88]

The "ecodiesel" seems a bit too complicated for Chrysler to work properly. Their electronics and quality control leave way too much to be desired to trust them with a highly complicated diesel.

I'd try to get a 4 cyl Taco 4x4 manual trans.

[CFECO]

I kinda like the GMC Canyon-Chevy Colorado, either with the V-6 gas or the Duramax diesel. They are the same size as my "Little" 03 Tundra with good towing capacity. I'm still looking for companies who convert vans to pick-up configuration, like 5th wheel haulers.

[CFECO]

The Jeep is "Sweet".... and Expensive!

[Superfuelgero]

Originally Posted by CFECO

I kinda like the GMC Canyon-Chevy Colorado, either with the V-6 gas or the Duramax diesel. They are the same size as my "Little" 03 Tundra with good towing capacity. I'm still looking for companies who convert vans to pick-up configuration, like 5th wheel haulers.

The sprinter can be ordered in that configuration (2wd though). Have a look around their site.

You might be able to stay with 2wd, if you beef up the stock components (air/electric locker, lift, tires) much like the TRD prerunners. With my truck, I've only locked in the front a few times, and even then, a winch would have gotten me through. This was on much tougher terrain than what you said.