Tow rig/daily driver
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No compromise, plenty of campgrounds with beaches and beach destinations with campgrounds too. You just have flexibility and it's a great feeling.
Hey man, we are on topic. This is a thread for a daily driver/vehicle. One a can choose a class a or class c for such a purpose. Keep your OP to yourself or show us your rig!
Dave, if you woulda picked the Yota back in 2016, we wouldn't be having this conversation....
Edit - just looked back at the rest of this thread. Dude, u are on truck #3 in 3yrs! Pick one already lol! What lever happened to that white Dodge?
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I can appreciate Ben's advice, Adam's advise, and the position you are in Dave. The advise to chillax a bit is the best advice I've read. You get your hotel pay. Nothing says you HAVE to act today.
I took on this job...So I was driving my wife’s car back and forth to work and was killing that truck. Damn thing ran for hours a day, just to the bus and back. So of coarse, it smoked a turbo...in front of a GMC dealer...right before Christmas. Christine sure is happy with that Christmas.
So we have the half ton white one, 2500 blue one, and I still drive her car to work 90% of the time.
“If” we end up with a new camper. I will be staying in it during the week. At that point, this car would likely get parked and HD would turn into a DD.
In short, life has changed a bunch the last 2 years. (Iseriously wish I still had that Mega.) Details can be shared around a campfire
. Much like Jon said, I just can’t leave things alone. 
Buckmaster
Senior Member
Lease a Volt and stay in those comfy hotel rooms Dave. You can get out of both on a moments notice.
So you are suggesting that I pay for a car and a room...that I’ll never own? I’ll find a way to pay my bills, I won’t pay someone else’s.
I get paid $3,000 a month to live out of town. Surely I could find a better way to spend that money. Might even be able to get ahead on payments or put some to the side for when I’m not making that money.
Currently making a 1.5 hour commute to my folks house because I’m a cheap bastard. I was commuting 2 hours home on the last job. This might all seem like it just came about, but it really hasn’t. I’ve been stashing money in prep of this. That way, worst comes to worst, I can still get out from under things. Besides, they give these things away these days
Buy a new truck, at least 1 ton, get the 5th wheel and be done. Take care of both, stash the rest of that monthly pay. I'm thinking to the tune of $1500/month or so after truck, camper and insurance monthly payments.
You have reliability, comfort, freedom and some change in the pocket.
Now, drink a beer. Smile and think about how nice it will be when it's all squared away by months end. Get crackin, show season prices are about over!
You have reliability, comfort, freedom and some change in the pocket.
Now, drink a beer. Smile and think about how nice it will be when it's all squared away by months end. Get crackin, show season prices are about over!
Iowa_Buckeye
Smartest person here
I learned long ago flipping trucks is not a good investment! Gonna drive the wheels off my Tundra.
Don't get a mega camper, get one your current truck can pull. Not supposed to be in the camper much anyhow!
Then stash as much as you possibly can in tax advantaged retirement accounts. Check out early, live like a king, and spoil your grand-kids!
Don't get a mega camper, get one your current truck can pull. Not supposed to be in the camper much anyhow!
Then stash as much as you possibly can in tax advantaged retirement accounts. Check out early, live like a king, and spoil your grand-kids!
No, because it makes sense. You are having a truck identity crisis. Figure out what will make you happy along with take care of things in your lifestyle and move forward. With that kind of scratch each month dedicated to transportation and living, this shouldnt be an issue dude lol!
In case you need reminded. 2.5yrs ago you said you shouldnt sell it.
In case you need reminded. 2.5yrs ago you said you shouldnt sell it.
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Buckmaster
Senior Member
I did not know the background...$36k in annual living expense? I’d be driving a Prius and staying at the local homeless shelter and banking the rest. You wanted property? There you go. Bank it!
Hey hey hey you happy campers...I don’t come here for you to agree with me! Talk me outa this.
I've been trying. All you need is injectors, bags, and a mild tow tune. Hook it up and go wherever you want.
So if I keep everything I have now and just “bank” the money for another year. What are my gains and losses?
I don’t think I’d buy brand new in a truck, a year or two old.
Vs
Building the 03’ Duramax to be faster then the wife’s 6.2
Because if I put the money into it, I will not be outdrove by my ladies DD. That just isn’t an option here. Talk to me you Duramax fans. I’ve only built a Cummins.
I mentioned in another thread about 40% over injectors, some tunes and trans go jr. 138,000 miles
I don’t think I’d buy brand new in a truck, a year or two old.
Vs
Building the 03’ Duramax to be faster then the wife’s 6.2
Because if I put the money into it, I will not be outdrove by my ladies DD. That just isn’t an option here. Talk to me you Duramax fans. I’ve only built a Cummins.
I mentioned in another thread about 40% over injectors, some tunes and trans go jr. 138,000 miles
All you need to out run her is tunes. Next time you are around I will take you for a drive.
