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There's a chance I may be in the market for a tow rig sometime late spring of next year for a project I may do w/ a few friends - no set budget at this point, but not looking for something new (the less expensive the better), and will need these characteristics:
1) dependability, as there is a chance this rig would be used almost daily & taken across multiple state lines over the course of a number of months.
2) capability to pull two rigs. Not decided on bumper pull vs GN. I know the pros/cons of each, however.
3) MPG in the double-digits, ideally.
4) I need to be able to get in from a wheelchair (random, I know), but I can get creative w/ that, e.g. bolting a lift to the underside of the frame, like this guy did here: http://www.followmeoutdoors.com/truck.html (yes, obviously a F150 wouldn't be up to the task).
5) due to circumstances surrounding #4, I need an auto transmission.
what resources are out there to look for something in the used market that has promise of being reliable while not being as $$ as a new $40-50k 3/4 or 1-ton pickup? I'm not opposed to other options either (e.g. a van on a 1-ton drivetrain or even a medium/heavy-duty rig), but #4 above is a kicker.
any idea of what a reasonable budget should be, excluding the accessible part? I'd need it to run well w/o any major problems that could strand us for extensive repair time.
again, I'm 3/4 of a year away from needing to make a decision, but we're doing research early... all input is welcome. thanks.
1) dependability, as there is a chance this rig would be used almost daily & taken across multiple state lines over the course of a number of months.
2) capability to pull two rigs. Not decided on bumper pull vs GN. I know the pros/cons of each, however.
3) MPG in the double-digits, ideally.
4) I need to be able to get in from a wheelchair (random, I know), but I can get creative w/ that, e.g. bolting a lift to the underside of the frame, like this guy did here: http://www.followmeoutdoors.com/truck.html (yes, obviously a F150 wouldn't be up to the task).
5) due to circumstances surrounding #4, I need an auto transmission.
what resources are out there to look for something in the used market that has promise of being reliable while not being as $$ as a new $40-50k 3/4 or 1-ton pickup? I'm not opposed to other options either (e.g. a van on a 1-ton drivetrain or even a medium/heavy-duty rig), but #4 above is a kicker.
any idea of what a reasonable budget should be, excluding the accessible part? I'd need it to run well w/o any major problems that could strand us for extensive repair time.
again, I'm 3/4 of a year away from needing to make a decision, but we're doing research early... all input is welcome. thanks.