New truck or trailer?

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mattjm1017

Feeling the Heat
Oct 23, 2012
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Corapeake NC
What's the best MPG pickup out there for $12000? or what's a good trailer to get I'm debating on whether to trade in my wrangler for a truck or just buy a trailer ( something I hate having to use )
 
If you're looking for something for firewood, a trailer works well. I especially like the lower loading height over a pickup. Depends on what you want and are comfortable with. I've been pulling trailers around since I've been able to drive.
 
5k axle but maybe 2-3k frame, not to mention 4 pin plug means no brakes!

Agree for hauling wood, 7-10k car trailer is the best choice. Can load 2 cords on it.

The little trailers do work, but the more trips made means that wood is costing more and more.

Wow...That does not look like a 5,000 gvwr trailer, but the price says it's as 5,000 lb axle. This being said, I think it would be easy to find a dual axle car hauler for the same price that would be a better choice! IMHO
 
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Any suggestions on a pickup? Does anyone have any experience with Lowes trailers. If I go with a trailer it will be for firewood trash hauling and supplies from the hardware store. I hate using the jeep as a tow vehicle which is why Im considering a truck but at the same time still considering a trailer because I hate to get rid of my jeep its a lot of fun.
 
Any suggestions on a pickup? Does anyone have any experience with Lowes trailers. If I go with a trailer it will be for firewood trash hauling and supplies from the hardware store. I hate using the jeep as a tow vehicle which is why Im considering a truck but at the same time still considering a trailer because I hate to get rid of my jeep its a lot of fun.

How much do you want to spend...Trucks for sale everywhere!
 
Or hell a Pete 379 with dump box... a winter (or three) of wood in one trip!... only set you back about $100k... pocket change for most of us right? :eek:;)
Yeah that's a good idea I think Ill go to the dealer tomorrow and pick one up or maybe two so the wife can haul firewood too.
 
How much do you want to spend...Trucks for sale everywhere!
If I sell the jeep Id be looking for a truck around the 12k price point
 
I think I've seen ComputerUser posting pics of a Wrangler with a trailer full of wood. Can anybody confirm that? If I remember correctly, for the 2 door, you can move 2500lbs. I think the tongue weight has to be a light 250lbs though.

Matt
 
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I towed a small pop up camper one before and it wasn't fun. Was for sure a case of the tail wagging the dog the whole trip.
 
I think I've seen ComputerUser posting pics of a Wrangler with a trailer full of wood. Can anybody confirm that? If I remember correctly, for the 2 door, you can move 2500lbs. I think the tongue weight has to be a light 250lbs though.

Matt

It can be done but it's not fun. A full trailer load on a light, short wheelbase with brakes adequate for stopping only the vehicle makes for some interesting driving.

Not sure in your area but ~$3k here will get you a decent used truck, not the best on fuel or prettiest but a solid truck.
 
It can be done but it's not fun. A full trailer load on a light, short wheelbase with brakes adequate for stopping only the vehicle makes for some interesting driving.

Not sure in your area but ~$3k here will get you a decent used truck, not the best on fuel or prettiest but a solid truck.
If I go the the used route Id be looking at anywhere from 3-6k for a decent used truck. This really is turning into a big debate in the household and in my head Im torn on what to do here. Id love to keep the jeep and buy a truck.
 
Wow...three grand here gets you a piece of crap!!

I need to sell my '94 Ranger there. Picked it up for $2400 in 2007 with 50K miles on it. Now has 56K. It has a true overdrive 5th gear and gets an easy 32 mpg on the freeway. Not a spot of rust on it, never seen road salt.
 
+1 on the Ranger. Its a great little truck as is the older Toyota Tacoma. For your price range the only full size trucks youll find will have relatively high mileage.Towing or more specifically backing up a trailer takes a little practice and if its a big enough trailer to carry a couple of green cords you will need something more than a jeep to pull it anyway. plus you need a place to park the trailer when youre not using it.
 
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I'd look for a used trailer. Not too big so you're not tempted to over load it. If you try it & decide it'd not for you you can sell for what you paid & look for a truck. You're out nothing but some time.
 
Why not keep the Wranger and buy a cheap truck?

Got my diesel 93 GMC 1 ton 4wd for $2k, put $1k into it, and have a fairly reliable truck that gets 15-18mpg and can handle 2 tons in the bed and have pulled 10k with it.
 
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What's the best MPG pickup out there for $12000? or what's a good trailer to get I'm debating on whether to trade in my wrangler for a truck or just buy a trailer ( something I hate having to use )
I purchased a $100 popup stripped it down to the frame and rebuilt it into a wood hauler. ( I am not saying for you to strip and rebuild ) reason being it has no motor and I can pull it with anything that has a hitch. This means your not reliant on a motorized truck only for you firewood.

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