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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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I had a 2004 6.0 liter F350 dually that I totalled in September. I was not happy with the maintenance issues with that particular truck. blown head gaskets, new injector springs, multiple sensor issues- that last of which occurred at 76000 miles after warranty ane cost me $1600.00.

Any ideas about which way to go next? I tow a 14,000 pound Fith wheel RV which my wife and I live in full-time. We travel across the country including the Rocky Mountains, so it needs to have good power.

Thanks,

Leon
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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a cummins cant go wrong
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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i like my 08 cummins. its not stock though
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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The chev or dodge are your best bet. Depends on what you like/want. Both will drag your trailer fine. Good luck and welcome.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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I think they are all good these days....the 6.0 has a past history that we shouldnt let give the rest of em a black eye
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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the 03-04 6. had the most problems out of all the 6.0

but im partial to the cummins myself, and then the duramax. alot of people prefer the ride of the duramax. its all up to ur preference. goood luck
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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You got it rite as long as you aviod big blue
 
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