On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Greg Fiorentino <gf...@dslnorthwest.net>wrote:
> I concur with the other responders on the 3/4 over 1/2. If you will be > hauling a lot of stuff, then 3/4 is the right choice. IMO the Dodge > advantage is with their diesel engines. I favor Ford over GM, I think > their > trucks generally are better engineered and built. My trucks have mostly > been diesels so I can't really say about modern gasoline engines. By all > means do get the towing package. > The dodge comes standard with the towing package, it's an extra cost add-on with Ford. I'm looking at a small cab, long bed truck, and the Diesel engines are 30% more than the basic truck. Hard for me to justify, even with my emotional attachment to Diesel engines. > > As far as lifting things into the bed, how about a hydraulic crane designed > for that purpose? Or a winch mounted in the front of the bed along with > ramps? Lifting heavy objects by hand is an invitation to injury or damage. > HF sells such a crane for less than $200 that has good reviews: > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-with-c > able-winch-37555.html<http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-with-cable-winch-37555.html> > > Greg > > > Exactly what I was thinking. I have an engine hoist at home that has been used more for lifting non-engines than anything else. I also have a HF cable winch that I use the pull the airplane ito the hangar - another couple would be nice for a truck. My Dad always used to say "Engage brain before back". -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
