I have been offered a large (for me) opportunity to clean up about 10 acres that was recently harvested of hardwoods. I think it is a pretty sweet deal and am interested. The problem is that it would be 45 minutes each way and I can only haul 1/2 cord at a time with my current setup. I think if I could haul around a cord at a time it would be feasible and lucrative.
So, like all good shoppers, I check out CL. 1997 Dodge 1500 4wd extended cab long bed, looks pretty good from a dealer for pretty cheap. 5.9L gas, 227k. Do you guys think this would be up to hauling a cord of wood? 1/2-2/3 cord on trailer and the remainder in the bed?
There was also a 1998 chevy 1500 4wd, similar mileage, ext cab, short bed and a 1989 ford F150 4wd 5.0 regular car, reg bed.
other thoughts? I have along commute to my real job so I need to keep my little car for gas mileage reasons and my wife needs to keep her SUV for bay hauling, so we would be adding a 3rd vehicle, so it doesn't actually need to be "that" reliable, just needs to haul this wood and then probably be used for firewood delivery in the fall (plus I can wrench on it if I have to).
Really don't have a brand preference, more looking for the best value, so please no Ford v Chevy talk (well, maybe a little). Thanks.
So, like all good shoppers, I check out CL. 1997 Dodge 1500 4wd extended cab long bed, looks pretty good from a dealer for pretty cheap. 5.9L gas, 227k. Do you guys think this would be up to hauling a cord of wood? 1/2-2/3 cord on trailer and the remainder in the bed?
There was also a 1998 chevy 1500 4wd, similar mileage, ext cab, short bed and a 1989 ford F150 4wd 5.0 regular car, reg bed.
other thoughts? I have along commute to my real job so I need to keep my little car for gas mileage reasons and my wife needs to keep her SUV for bay hauling, so we would be adding a 3rd vehicle, so it doesn't actually need to be "that" reliable, just needs to haul this wood and then probably be used for firewood delivery in the fall (plus I can wrench on it if I have to).
Really don't have a brand preference, more looking for the best value, so please no Ford v Chevy talk (well, maybe a little). Thanks.