disregard. Read second post.

[dward]

Im getting close to getting back into a DRW and truck camper to do some traveling.
I had a 03 QC 4x4 HO with a lot of mods and carried a couple of different campers, Lance 1191 and 981. (Around 5k lbs) and it was a great setup and handled well. With a built trans and Smarty, I had plenty of performance.
I’ve had a 2017 and 18 3500 srw Aisin and know how nice these trucks are, As well as how expensive and technologically complex they are getting.
I’ve located a really clean 2004 Dodge 3500 QC 4x4 DRW completely stock with 58k 1 owner miles. West coast truck so no rust. Also has camper tie downs installed.

 

[sag2]

Since you know the pitfalls of the older trucks and how to prevent them, it probably comes down to the money. If you can afford the new truck I would go that way. If it is going to crimp your style there are some real advantages to the older truck.

 

[dward]

Thanks.
Sorry I posted the first one before I finished.

 

[lpennock]

GVW rating on the 04 isn't any better than the 17 SRW. The later DRW will have 2k more GVW and payload ratings.