What is your favorite Truck brand?

Capt Brandon Charters — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:55:23 -0500

Opening up a fun debate for the 'gear heads' of RallyPoint. I'm very curious what maker of trucks everyone prefers. Please leave a response with your favorite make and model...and why it's the best.
Feel free to post a photo of your truck as well.

Response by SMSgt Roger Horton made Feb 26 at 2017 3:02 PM

SMSgt Roger Horton — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:02:08 -0500

I perfer a Ford. Bought our 2014 Platium F-150 and love it will try to post picture.

Response by SMSgt Roger Horton made Feb 26 at 2017 3:07 PM

SMSgt Roger Horton — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:07:49 -0500

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2017 3:16 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:16:06 -0500

You must have decided that the political commentary wasn't nasty enough, or what?
I'm a Ford guy all the way. I know I'm prejudiced, and I'm proud of it! I have only driven one new vehicle in my life, and the rest have been used up. I've owned two '85 F-150s with the 300 straight six. I had one '76 F-250 with the 390. (only Ford I've ever owned that wasn't worth the money and effort I put into it.) A '78 F250 with 351M. That truck ran so well that it would idle down so low that the torque converter would disengage and engage, causing the truck to lurch. A drunk driver hit it and totaled that truck out. I had a 1990 F-150 with 300. Ran that thing right into the dirt. Also a '91 with 302. I beat that truck and burned the 302 up, replaced it with a 351 my father in law gave me. Had a '99 with 4.6 that I ran for a few months. It was beaten pert near to death before I got it, but I believe it's still running around. Presently drive an '01 with 207,000 miles on it. 5.4, 4x4, quad cab, short box.

I can't say that a Ford is better than any other truck when new, but I can say as a connoisseur of redneck mobiles, that a 15 or 20 year old Ford with 200k on it is better than somebody elses 20 year old vic. I also run a 2000 Toyota Sienna with 215k on it. Runs fine, but the door handles are busted, the hood latch is busted, lots of little things on it are broken. Every power window, lock and latch on my Ford work, up until a few weeks ago when (I believe) the blend door went out on my 150 causing the heat to go out. That's the difference between a Ford and it's competition.

Response by MSgt John McGowan made Feb 26 at 2017 3:32 PM

MSgt John McGowan — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:32:02 -0500

I had a 2015 Ford Lariot with al out everythkng. 2 7 V-6 with great gas mileage. The truck was big, I mean big. White with special white. Decided it was. Ore than I wanted so I traded for a Honda Ridgelind and love the small Honda. (Spell check sucks)

Response by TSgt David L. made Feb 26 at 2017 8:29 PM

TSgt David L. — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:29:59 -0500

I've been a Chevy man for ever but I've moved to GMC in the last 10-12 years. Just a little nicer for what you spend. Otherwise they are the same. Quality is about the same with any of the brands anymore.

Response by SFC James Shanks made Feb 27 at 2017 12:20 AM

SFC James Shanks — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:20:40 -0500

I personally like the Dodge Ram Truck. Everyone I know that has a 34' to 40' Toyhauler has a Dodge and they swear by them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2017 5:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:58:11 -0500

Ford all the way!!

Response by SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II made Mar 1 at 2017 12:14 AM

SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:14:25 -0500

I have a 2006 4x4 F250 powerstoke FX4 bone stock I haven't had a problem with and it pulls a 35' fifth wheel with ease. I have over 120,000 miles they aren't the prettiest trucks but they work hard and are durable. The best looking and best rides are chey but the cummins is a great engine Ford does offer a cummins or catipillar if you request it in the F450-F650. I would still choose the Ford.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 9:28 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 May 2018 21:28:59 -0400

Drove Fords for thirty years. Tried a Dodge next, once, and have been a Chevy owner ever since that Dodge fiasco. On my eighth Chevy now. Love them.