Hilton,

On my third Powerstroke rig. Wouldn't buy anything else for what you've outlined. The maintenance is real brutal, fill it full of fuel and replace the oil every 5k....pretty tough. I replace the fuel and air filters as needed. Other than that, nothing, and thats coming from someone with alot of miles in one. As far as the Ford Cummings engines in the Dodge trucks, I ran the I-70 grade out of Denver for a year and a half to get to my home. It was a Dodge graveyard during summer with the people pulling RVs. Rarely saw a Chev or a Ford dead. I fully agree with the one ton advise. I had a 250 then went to a 350. Seemed like the ride in the 350 was actually better with the beefed up suspension supporting the weight of the motor better. Good luck which ever path you choose.