So I got a bit of a dilemma and would like some opinions.
The wife and I are planning to drive from TN to AK pulling a small camper. We are both in graduate school and graduate this month. We are beginning to put things together and plan to start the trip at the beginning of next year.
So onto the dilemma... We are debating on which one of our vehicles to use as the tow vehicle. I have a 2001 Ford F150 5.4 with almost 200,000 miles and she has a 2010 Jeep Wrangler 4 door with 80,000 miles with the infamous 3.8. Both vehicles are mechanically sound but not sure which one to tow with. I would rather take the F150 as I would not have to worry as much about weight but I am nervous to make that long of a roadtrip with a such high mileage vehicle.
And a side not about the F150, I have had the truck since 40,000 miles and have never changed the transmission fluid. I am nervous to change it now because I have always heard stories where people change the fluid on a high mileage vehicle where the fluid has never been changed and then the transmission starts to have issues
If we take the Jeep we will get a tiny camper around 2,000 pounds. The jeep is rated for 3,500 pounds but the thing is a turd stock so I don't know how it will be towing several thousands miles day in and day out.
Some may think why not just go buy a new truck? We currently have almost no bills and do not want a note while we make this trip.
No matter the obstacles we are making this trip. I am excited and amazed that my wife is actually behind the idea./
Lets hear some thoughts?
The wife and I are planning to drive from TN to AK pulling a small camper. We are both in graduate school and graduate this month. We are beginning to put things together and plan to start the trip at the beginning of next year.
So onto the dilemma... We are debating on which one of our vehicles to use as the tow vehicle. I have a 2001 Ford F150 5.4 with almost 200,000 miles and she has a 2010 Jeep Wrangler 4 door with 80,000 miles with the infamous 3.8. Both vehicles are mechanically sound but not sure which one to tow with. I would rather take the F150 as I would not have to worry as much about weight but I am nervous to make that long of a roadtrip with a such high mileage vehicle.
And a side not about the F150, I have had the truck since 40,000 miles and have never changed the transmission fluid. I am nervous to change it now because I have always heard stories where people change the fluid on a high mileage vehicle where the fluid has never been changed and then the transmission starts to have issues
If we take the Jeep we will get a tiny camper around 2,000 pounds. The jeep is rated for 3,500 pounds but the thing is a turd stock so I don't know how it will be towing several thousands miles day in and day out.
Some may think why not just go buy a new truck? We currently have almost no bills and do not want a note while we make this trip.
No matter the obstacles we are making this trip. I am excited and amazed that my wife is actually behind the idea./
Lets hear some thoughts?