We got an email asking us about our truck purchasing decisions. The email ended up being long enough that I gave it a rework, and here it is as a blog post! Consider this an open invitation: If you want to hear about something we don’t have posted to the blog, email us! Choosing a…
Hi, what year is this truck? Thanks!
It’s a 2006. We’ll add that in to the post. thanks!
I was curious about the brand of bike rack you have on your truck? We have a rolling tonneau cover and haven’t found one that will work with it!
Lauri – all our bike racks are Yakima brand. New blog post up today with all the details. see? I told you it was truck week!! 🙂 https://currentlywandering.com/2015/02/12/gear-review-bike-racks-for-5-on-a-dodge-ram-1500/
I have similar reasons to you Sam. I chose gas first because I know my way around it, and the second reason will make you feel confident in your decision, $70 oil filters for diesels. A lot of folks talk about the MPG with diesel, but because every aspect of diesel ownership costs more, you have to own the diesel for at least 5 yrs before the fuel savings help you break even. So for me, I decided we needed to at least be on the road for a year, and grow our family more before we decide we need to move towards that.
And I have to agree with the size, the smaller half tons are easier to maneuver in parking lots. The big advantage we have over the guys with F250’s is not having a solid front axle. So the turning radius on our truck’s is superior.
Although I will say Dodge has stepped up their game with the newer trucks for interiors. I’ve always been a chevy guy and the Ram won me over.
Can you please send your decision process. When you purchase the Dodge truck. Appreciate your help and thank you!
Continue safe travels!