I'm partial to Fords so I have an 05 F150 as my DD work truck. Even with 160k on it, I typically would rather drive it over my JKU or my wife's 2012 QX56. Its just down right more comfortable for me compared to the others we have. I am considering getting rid of the JKU and trading the '05 F150 towards a '15 F150. I'll revisit jeeps when the '17 is introduced and if it's crap just get a nice LJ.
what do jeep guys like as a truck?
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rnArmy
Adventurer
Yes; an extended cab. Wrong verbage on my part. An extended cab; preferably one with the suicide doors.
That new Dodge 2015 Rebel 4x4 would also be sweet (I'd drive it).
If I were shopping for a new truck for overlanding/camping, I'd probably get a 2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel
I have this: 2006 2500HD with Duramax/Allison combo. I've had it a little over a year. It's a pleasure to drive and gets way better fuel economy than my 2012 JKU-R ever got.
I have this: 2006 2500HD with Duramax/Allison combo. I've had it a little over a year. It's a pleasure to drive and gets way better fuel economy than my 2012 JKU-R ever got.
If I were shopping for a new truck for overlanding/camping, I'd probably get a 2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel
I have this: 2006 2500HD with Duramax/Allison combo. I've had it a little over a year. It's a pleasure to drive and gets way better fuel economy than my 2012 JKU-R ever got.
Nice truck, but its not near as fun as your Jeep JKU-R was. I can guarantee you that. ha ha. I was talking to a German couple who are doing the east to west/north to south trip in a iveco off road camper. Thing is huge, and get 23mpg!
ZMagic97
Explorer
If I were shopping for a new truck for overlanding/camping, I'd probably get a 2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel
I have this: 2006 2500HD with Duramax/Allison combo. I've had it a little over a year. It's a pleasure to drive and gets way better fuel economy than my 2012 JKU-R ever got.
I like those camper shells a lot for all the room to sleep in. Just ordered a cap for my crew cab 05 yesterday so I could sleep it in.
It's nicer than it looks - the winter wheels are all I have for it and make it look like a stripped down model, but it's the high trim level (LT3) and has a factory sunroof and rear seat DVD system.
Dodge Power Wagon. 2008 w/G-56
Best truck i ever owned. Yes it sucks gas. Yes i had to rebuild the front end. Still the best truck i have ever owned. It can rock crawl. Mud crawl or mud sling. Tow our 10,500 lb camper w/1500 lb tongue weight. Gets me to work regardless of the snow. Haul 3980 lbs of gravel in the bed (I installed a $380 set of Hellwig Load Pro 35's) & still take the family out to dinner. It is hands down the best "Jack of all trades" vehicle we have ever owned. I use our truck like a truck. If you don't need the capabilities of a truck, then don't buy a truck. A 4dr Jeep would just not work for us.
Best truck i ever owned. Yes it sucks gas. Yes i had to rebuild the front end. Still the best truck i have ever owned. It can rock crawl. Mud crawl or mud sling. Tow our 10,500 lb camper w/1500 lb tongue weight. Gets me to work regardless of the snow. Haul 3980 lbs of gravel in the bed (I installed a $380 set of Hellwig Load Pro 35's) & still take the family out to dinner. It is hands down the best "Jack of all trades" vehicle we have ever owned. I use our truck like a truck. If you don't need the capabilities of a truck, then don't buy a truck. A 4dr Jeep would just not work for us.
Happykamper
Explorer
I love my Comanche ...had one years ago, best truck ever just bought another last Wednesday and already building it .
ElkinsEric
Observer
J series pickup, M715, or an extended or crew cab 70's Ford. All with modern touches.
SilicaRich
Wandering Inverted
If I could find it, a Comanche would be my first choice. Basically a Cherokee with a bed so what is there not to like? Second choice would be a Tacoma, given the choice I would want a single cab long bed. Great all around vehicle offroad, forgiving on pavement, decent gas milage, and they just don't stop running!
Edit! One vehicle that I would love is a Ford Excursion with the 7.3 Powerstroke, basically an F250 with a non-removable cab cover. They are absolute beasts!
Edit! One vehicle that I would love is a Ford Excursion with the 7.3 Powerstroke, basically an F250 with a non-removable cab cover. They are absolute beasts!
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Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
My all time favorite truck is one belonging to a friend who works for beer & steaks, and has a strong back. :beer:
Chris85xlt
Adventurer
my original plan was to get a new Ram 1500 to tow the Jeep, house remodeling and maybe get a cab-over camper but ended up with a 2015 Tacoma double cab long bed 4x4. The master plan is in 3-5 years ill sell both the Jeep Wrangler and Tacoma for either a new ford raptor or if Jeep really makes it the Wrangler pickup. Tacoma holds mad value compare to the ram 1500 so hopefully i could sell it for a good price when the time comes.
In the mean time the Tacoma can double as my long distance overland vehicle.
In the mean time the Tacoma can double as my long distance overland vehicle.