Trucks Trucks Trucks . .. . or my neck is finally red

[Flubber]

Yes -- I have decided to get a truck-- after years of finding cars to be fine I am finding that changing circumstances mean I want or need a truck and am trying to decide which one-- So anyone that has recommendations good or bad, go ahead and contribute. I'll probably ignore all you say and go with Consumer Reports assessments anyway--

Also if you want to interject a rant about consumerism, big trucks and environmental irresponsibility etc etc, that can be a hoot too. (hey threads will go where they will go)

Ok - minimums

Must be able to tow 5000 pounds (seadoo or boat, ATVs etc etc)
Must be 4WD--
Must be able to carry 4 adults comfortably ( so a crew max cab and not some dinky extended car or double cabs)
Truck box must be 60 inches or longer

All brands and models considered but I am leaning toward gasoline over diesel for cost and convenience considerations and I am leaning toward vehicles between 1 and 3 years old to avoid that new vehicle premium.

Would also love to hear from anyone that imported a vehicle into Canada from the US as that is a very real option for me given the strength of the Canadian dollar against the greenback combined with generally lower MSRPs in the US and a still cooler economy than here-- all combined it makes for great deals

[Asher]

Alberta changes a man.

[Docfeelgood]

no go on dodge

[Al B. Sure!]

Pickup trucks?

[Flubber]

Pickup trucks?

yes Tundra, Titan ( like the name) Silverado etc etc-- Better for carting stuff to the rec property or grabbing a load of deadfall and bringing up for our firepit etc etc

I'm sure a city guy just wouldn't understand

[Al B. Sure!]

deadfall? firepit? what the hell is that? Wood and... why are you burning wood? That's got to be illegal.

[Docfeelgood]

[Flubber]

Alberta changes a man.

Ya LOL-- cause there were no pickups in rural Newfoundland where I grew up---

In my case its the rec property-- There is no minivan, SUV or car that has the versatility and functionality of a pick-up for the things I know we will be doing over the next couple of years

[Flubber]

deadfall? firepit? what the hell is that? Wood and... why are you burning wood? That's got to be illegal.

dead·fall   
[ded-fawl]
–noun


a mass of brush and fallen trees.


There's ample wood along the banks of the lake fallen from erosion etc etc-- Its easy access right now from the lakebed (lake is down a lot before spring run-off)-- a few hours work and I could colllect enough firewood for months

Illegal?? Only during firebans if the forest fire risk is up. Otherwise a campfire is all good

[Al B. Sure!]

dead·fall   
[ded-fawl]
–noun


a mass of brush and fallen trees.


There's ample wood along the banks of the lake fallen from erosion etc etc-- Its easy access right now from the lakebed (lake is down a lot before spring run-off)-- a few hours work and I could colllect enough firewood for months

Illegal?? Only during firebans if the forest fire risk is up. Otherwise a campfire is all good

I don't know. You can't burn leaves.

[Al B. Sure!]

campfire? Oh you're going camping?

[Flubber]

Dof feelgood

Loved the video clip--

[Docfeelgood]

Dof feelgood

Loved the video clip--

[Docfeelgood]

I have a Dodge, a lot of problems, don't get one.
My Quad cab is good but cuts into your bed size.

[Flubber]

campfire? Oh you're going camping?

Not under canvas-- Our cabin is on a secluded 5 acre parcel and part of the fun is a campfire as the kids roast hot dogs and marshmallows etc etc-- I have enough smaller deadfall on the land for kindling etc but I'll pick up some larger diameter down by the lake for a good long lasting fire

Oh and who said anything about leaves?? Its mainly pine ---