Best pick-up truck/5 car trailer combination?

Sorry to be so blunt, but I don't give a #### what any salesman tells you, you have been given good advise by many knowledgeable people on this board that have been in your shoes, if you chose to be that thickheaded, have at it.

Keep something in mind, a pickup truck is by it's very definition a compromised vehicle, it is asked to haul things, pull things, ride well be comfortable, take the kids to school and go to the store, it is NOT designed to haul at or near it's limits every day.

A real truck, whether it be class 6,7 or 8 IS built for this, it is it's singular purpose in life.

Last piece of advice I will give you, go rent the pickup truck of your choice for a week, now go sleep, (or try to) in the back seat for the next week, that alone should be enough to sway your opinion on which truck to have.

 

This might be a better option for you if you want to haul cars.
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4673167&qfc=ab23sq

 

Other then being priced waaaaaay to high that's kind of a cute truck, goofy trailer though.

 

If he's looking at a new Ram 3500 dually diesel Crew Cab with any kind of decent options he is already WELL over that price! And STILL has to buy a trailer.

 

I'd agree, but why over pay for something?

 

I do agree it is a bit pricey and higher up with miles, but a new ram is about fifty grand and a trailer is another ten. This wouldn't be a bad idea if it were a bit lower price wise. the two sensible options are either a dually and wedge or stinger (maybe truck and trailer). For the price of the new ram and trailer, you can find a decent stinger.

 

Honestly, I would never put first time CDL holder with a stinger, maybe a 6 car, but that would depend.

 

He says he has five years reefer, but who knows. However, a first time cdl with that ram and five car is just as bad.

 

LOL, I can see a brand new guy trying to figure out a stinger- how many cars will be left behind the first few runs. I started in a wedge and just threw on anything I wanted, because 3 of almost anything fit. But when I moved to the 7 car, you definitely gotta have some kinda experience, because you're bound to make mistakes and mistakes cost $$$. I'd say get a nice used single axle, a 3-4 car trailer, and hit the road. Learn the ropes, build a customer base, and once you feel you're ready to go bigger, you already have a strong enough truck to get a 6-7 car trailer and not worry about it.

 

There ya go.