Hey! I need your help making a decision I currently have a 2024 1500 with 5.3 in it. I want to get a more robust and reliable vehicle truck. Something I can put on 200,000 miles without issues. I do duck hunt quite a bit. Also do a lot of road trips with family and camping so I definitely need something that is full-size. I’m tossed between getting a 1500 or a 2500 if I was to ask your opinion on what truck I should get what would you recommend and what engine?  i’ve been considering RAM 2500 with a Cummins in it or in the 1500 category the RAM RHO but once again I want to get something more reliable than my GM.
Decision between 1500 or 2500
Started by ngkdj · February 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM ET69
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TheCarGuy
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
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That’s a tough one. Do you do a lot of heavy towing and need more than 1/2 ton payload? If you don’t do a lot of heavy towing, I would stay away from diesel, but that’s just me.
You could still get a 2500 with gas engines if you want a little more rigid truck and better payload.
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ngkdj
February 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET
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But in your opinion, what is more most reliable pick at the most not including mid size. I don’t have any heavy towing at the moment, but I might get a trailer in the future, but not for a while.
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TheCarGuy
February 17, 2026 at 9:21 PM ET
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I think the gas versions of the heavy duty are the most reliable right now. If you want pure fun, factor the RHO tows like a three-quarter ton and rides much nicer, it does lack payload though. CTECH Review on YouTube has some great videos on the RHO towing, he absolutely loves it all around.
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