Looking to buy Used diesel truck with 60,000 miles.
It is right for pulling the weight of the 5er we just purchased?
We just bought a 2014 Excel 35.5 ft - rated for 17,500 fully loaded.
What do experienced members think of that many miles on a truck? We will be FT in it, traveling approx 10,000 miles per year. Not a lot of distance per month.Thanks for any opinions.
-- Edited by 2 KOZs on Sunday 12th of January 2014 07:31:45 AM
el Rojo and Pam said
07:55 AM Jan 12, 2014
A diesel truck with 60k miles on it is just barely broke in. I would however try to buy one that has not been a "company truck". I would also go to the dealer service dept and see the maintenance records. You can probably find several in the 20k to 40k mileage range where the owners life style changed, most people don't drive a big truck without a need.
Just my two cents.
Red
Terry and Jo said
08:26 AM Jan 12, 2014
I agree with Red. 60,000 miles isn't something to worry about so much as size. As for saying whether it would be heavy enough for towing your trailer, we would need to know what truck model you are considering. Even the 3/4 ton (F250/3500 series) trucks can have a diesel engine but may not be heavy enough for your trailer. Without knowing the size, I would never say that it was "enough truck."
Terry
Lucky Mike said
08:32 AM Jan 12, 2014
I agree with Terry...
Need to know make, model and year of of the truck....60 k is low mileage for a diesel that wasnt abused but remember......Volkswagon built a diesel truck.....and you cant tow a rowboat with it...LOL
Let us know the size of the truck and we can help you with the towing/hauling specifications
2 KOZs said
09:33 AM Jan 12, 2014
Thanks much. Sure, we should have told you more. The truck is a 2011 Dodge 3500 HD dually, 6.6 diesel engine.
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
10:08 AM Jan 12, 2014
For a 17,500 weight and probably 3500 to 4000 pin weight, you definitely need a dually. Any of the late model -2012, 2013 can handle it. As you go into older years, you have to get more specific to get the right tow ratings, ie.- rear axle ratio. That's why alot of folks have the F450, its rated for the heavier weights.
el Rojo and Pam said
10:10 AM Jan 12, 2014
I believe the Cummins diesel is the best there is. Which transmission does it have? Is it a dually?
Terry and Jo said
03:06 PM Jan 12, 2014
Keith and Jeanne,
I don't have any information on the 2011 models. However, take a look at the "data plate" that is located around the driver's side door that lists the axle weights and gross weights. Take that information to a Dodge dealer and they may be able to research and find out the exact weight capacities of the truck. They will also need the rear differential information so as to get the "true" GCVW for the truck.
Depending on how much you may carry in the the truck itself, I would think that the 2011 should handle that size of trailer. However, get the true numbers and insure that the trailer's GVWR and the truck's gross weight don't exceed the truck's GCVW.
Good luck.
Terry
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
05:55 PM Jan 12, 2014
Going on what Terry has said, the dealer can run the VIN and tell you what the vehicle has.
Looking to buy Used diesel truck with 60,000 miles.
It is right for pulling the weight of the 5er we just purchased?
We just bought a 2014 Excel 35.5 ft - rated for 17,500 fully loaded.
What do experienced members think of that many miles on a truck? We will be FT in it, traveling approx 10,000 miles per year. Not a lot of distance per month. Thanks for any opinions.
-- Edited by 2 KOZs on Sunday 12th of January 2014 07:31:45 AM
Just my two cents.
Red
I agree with Red. 60,000 miles isn't something to worry about so much as size. As for saying whether it would be heavy enough for towing your trailer, we would need to know what truck model you are considering. Even the 3/4 ton (F250/3500 series) trucks can have a diesel engine but may not be heavy enough for your trailer. Without knowing the size, I would never say that it was "enough truck."
Terry
Need to know make, model and year of of the truck....60 k is low mileage for a diesel that wasnt abused but remember......Volkswagon built a diesel truck.....and you cant tow a rowboat with it...LOL
Let us know the size of the truck and we can help you with the towing/hauling specifications
Keith and Jeanne,
I don't have any information on the 2011 models. However, take a look at the "data plate" that is located around the driver's side door that lists the axle weights and gross weights. Take that information to a Dodge dealer and they may be able to research and find out the exact weight capacities of the truck. They will also need the rear differential information so as to get the "true" GCVW for the truck.
Depending on how much you may carry in the the truck itself, I would think that the 2011 should handle that size of trailer. However, get the true numbers and insure that the trailer's GVWR and the truck's gross weight don't exceed the truck's GCVW.
Good luck.
Terry