A turbo charged diesel pick up is what’s necessary to traverse the Rockies with minimal drama.
Horse power and torque are just the beginning. Bigger brakes, an exhaust brake to keep the service brakes cooler, sway resisting suspension. The transmission and engine cooling systems will...
If you pay attention when out on the highways you will notice that Ram trucks dominate the world of hotshot drivers. The Cummins engine is simpler and cheaper for them to operate. It’s a true industrial engine that was born of a venture between Cummins and Case in 1983. It wasn’t until 1988...
Don’t over think think this purchase because what you’ll be towing will weigh under 10k pounds. Obviously you want a tendem axle trailer with something like a 12.5k GVW which will have brakes on both axles.
As for 3/4 to. vs 1 ton, you can always put an air bag system on the 3/4 ton if...