Its time for a new work truck. I spend most of the time on the highway, but I drive into ditches a lot, I don't like getting stuck and I will leave the truck idling at inspections for an hour or two. Very rarely do I tow, but the bed is always full of tools.

I have had:

2018 F150 lariat 4x4 3.5 EB: great except the IWEs going out and the engine lost compression 2 cylinders @ 190k mi

2022 Silverado LTZ 4x4 3.0 dmax: worked great, seat was not comfortable, cool tech, not a fan of having to find special oil, def was a little annoying.

2023 Tundra limited 4x4 3.4TT: its ok, but nothing stellar about it. I have 114k miles on it with no issues with the engine. Its just little stuff that you take for granted with other brands.


What I want:

-most likely still 1/2 ton, but the simplicity of the gas engines in the 3/4 tons are tempting.

-4x4 only and I prefer having a rear locker

-I would like 18" wheels to get a little more sidewall over the 20"s that are on everything


My current prospects I like at the moment are the F150 tremor and Ram rebel. A basic RHO might fit the budget but I dont think the boss would be ok with something that looks like that.

Any other suggestions or contacts appreciated.

Tremor

I got a contact. You know where to find me.

F250 tremor 7.3 Godzilla. Never look back.

Ok it may be able to be tuned out but Im pretty sure a f150 won't sit and idle for more than like 20 min even with the key in it. I know that's true for some Chevy as well. My 2020 2500 would idle all day but Colorado and 1500 turn off unless you interact with it. Brake steer etc.

I would say F150 or Ram. I'm really enjoying my Ram 2500 so far. I've had it about 6 months now.

GM is too undependable these days unfortunately.

TSW2012 said:

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Ok it may be able to be tuned out but Im pretty sure a f150 won't sit and idle for more than like 20 min even with the key in it. I know that's true for some Chevy as well. My 2020 2500 would idle all day but Colorado and 1500 turn off unless you interact with it. Brake steer etc.

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You can turn it off via the screen but just have to do it every time. Or I can make it go away too.

1agswitchin4lanes said:

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TSW2012 said:

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Ok it may be able to be tuned out but Im pretty sure a f150 won't sit and idle for more than like 20 min even with the key in it. I know that's true for some Chevy as well. My 2020 2500 would idle all day but Colorado and 1500 turn off unless you interact with it. Brake steer etc.

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You can turn it off via the screen but just have to do it every time. Or I can make it go away too.

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Yeah I think it's a pretty dangerous feature really. I'm so used to old trucks that will run as long as there is fuel there should be a motion or ir sensor because I can imagine a kid or dog getting left in there thinking it's running and it shuts off.