Hey everyone,
I'm new the site, so I hope this is the right area to seek some help. I'm looking for the best truck for Baja Mexico. I'm starting to spend a lot of time training down there and need a great truck for the terrain. I plan on running the 2013 Score Baja 1000 solo on a bike(I know a death wish, but I don't have kids yet).
So, I know everyone is going to say Toyota Tacoma or Tundra, but being 6'6" has it's disadvantages and just the overall feeling of the trucks handling and breaking I'm just not impressed with.
I've made up my mind, I'm going with Ford, Chevy and or GMC!
Now what I need your help with is trying to figure out what model I should get. (gas or Diesel) (150 vs 250 Ect.) I'm big fan of the F250 and Chevy 2500, but I'll be spending a lot of time on the beach and off road on rough sandy roads being chased while I ride. Also, what additions you might make the the truck to make it a better 4x4 for the terrain. I'll be honest, I'm new to the 4x4 world and have fully been bitten by the bug! I'm envious of all of the trips and pictures I see on the form. My background has been on a track in a fully caged M3, but I've retired that chapter in my life and now it's time for something a little more practical....
I'd get a raptor but I'm not spending 60k on a truck, plus I know my crew will be tempted to jump it on a daily basis with the AT attached. I don't blame them, I would.
So please put in your 10 cents on what you think the best full sized truck would be for the harsh terrain of Baja and why it would make for the best truck in baja. I'll be towing a Adventure Trailer, and with a bike in the back.
Any advise or input in MUCH appreciated!
I'm new the site, so I hope this is the right area to seek some help. I'm looking for the best truck for Baja Mexico. I'm starting to spend a lot of time training down there and need a great truck for the terrain. I plan on running the 2013 Score Baja 1000 solo on a bike(I know a death wish, but I don't have kids yet).
So, I know everyone is going to say Toyota Tacoma or Tundra, but being 6'6" has it's disadvantages and just the overall feeling of the trucks handling and breaking I'm just not impressed with.
I've made up my mind, I'm going with Ford, Chevy and or GMC!
Now what I need your help with is trying to figure out what model I should get. (gas or Diesel) (150 vs 250 Ect.) I'm big fan of the F250 and Chevy 2500, but I'll be spending a lot of time on the beach and off road on rough sandy roads being chased while I ride. Also, what additions you might make the the truck to make it a better 4x4 for the terrain. I'll be honest, I'm new to the 4x4 world and have fully been bitten by the bug! I'm envious of all of the trips and pictures I see on the form. My background has been on a track in a fully caged M3, but I've retired that chapter in my life and now it's time for something a little more practical....
I'd get a raptor but I'm not spending 60k on a truck, plus I know my crew will be tempted to jump it on a daily basis with the AT attached. I don't blame them, I would.
So please put in your 10 cents on what you think the best full sized truck would be for the harsh terrain of Baja and why it would make for the best truck in baja. I'll be towing a Adventure Trailer, and with a bike in the back.
Any advise or input in MUCH appreciated!