Looking to get a pickup ….

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Looking at Tundra and F 150 Tow a boat under 3000# To and from hunting property in woods. Flat terrain. 4x4 worth it, needed? Any trim package or features recommended? Appreciate input, never had a pickup before.

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I would not buy a pickup to go to the woods that’s not 4x4. Hell I personally wouldn’t buy a 2wd truck period unless it’s an older classic style truck like a 60’s 70’s or 80’s model.

99% of the time i don’t need 4 wheel drive but when i do it’s saved me a lot of hassle and it’s always in the woods.

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99% of the time i don’t need 4 wheel drive but when i do it’s saved me a lot of hassle and it’s always in the woods

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That’s my thought. When you need it, you need it.
I have had a trailer get behind slick launch slab in low water and had to use 4 wd to get out.

Tundra: new ones are much nicer on interior than past years, but now they are V6 and had some initial issues from factory. It seems that’s been resolved, but the overall reliability of that motor is still to be seen vs their ultra reliable V8 in years past.

F150: I have one now with the 2.7 Turbo, it does pretty well pulling, and it’s been out long enough for them to work out the kinks. Turbo in the long run is my concern. The truck definitely had a lot of small electrical things that needed to be worked out after I got it, but I seem to be on the other end of it.

Ram: owned one for years with the 5.7 hemi and it was an awesome truck, but in fairness I never exceeded 100k on it. So I’m lying if I said it was going to be great forever as I don’t know. While I had it, badass truck. The new ones have an inline 6 and I read the repairs on it are a nightmare but it’s a really fun engine off the lot

GMC/Chevy: no idea, they look nice though but I have no experience with them.

Get 4x4 if it doesn’t break your budget.
It’s nice to have when pulling boat on a ramp and any odd scenario you might find yourself in.

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Looking to get a pickup

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Plank Road.

I work for both a Toyota and Ford dealership and drive demo. I just turned in my Tundra and now driving a F150.

Get a F150 but yes, get 4WD

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Tundra and F 150

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would be overkill for

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Tow a boat under 3000#

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If you don't need the interior cabin space of a full sized, I'd seriously look at a mid sized truck and save the extra cash in upfront costs as well as insurance, and fuel consumption long term.

The new Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado are all excellent choices and they are far easier to park and live with than a full sized truck if you don't need the cabin space. The 2.7L Turbo in the Canyon/Colorado make them a rocket - and they've proven to be surprisingly sturdy. I'm a big fan of the 2.7L in the Ranger, but they also have a 2.3L option that could also handle a 3,000lb trailer pretty easily.

The new Tacoma is okay, but it's overpriced IMO. For what they are charging, you can get an SR5 Tundra although the Tundra is likely less reliable.

The Frontier is an older design, but it's also a very good vehicle with an older style 3.8L V6 engine.

Ridgeline is there if you don't need any real off roading. It can tow 3,000 bls easily, and it's by far the most comfortable pickup on the highway. It's a pickup, but not a truck since it's a unit body design. But it's got a fully independent suspension and a very comfortable interior.

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Avoid GM full size.

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GM is the market leader in full sized trucks for a reason. They've consistently outsold Ford in both full sized trucks and SUVs for a long time across their brands. I wouldn't buy the 6.2L motor, but I don't think the OP was looking for 400+ horsepower anyways.

Their mid sizers are also more popular than everyone but Toyota. The Tacoma is the most popular in that segment.

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I would look at the Frontier.

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This is good advice - and the Frontier often has some rebates on top of their aggressive pricing.

But if the only requirements are towing 3,000 lbs and a comfortable ride....the aging Ridgeline is still probably a great choice. Honda's excellent VTEC engine is becoming extinct, and I think the Ridgeline is one of only a couple of vehicles that still use it. It does feature a timing belt that requires replacement though.

I’m looking at a Tacoma or a Colorado…I don’t go in the woods nor do I have a boat.

The worst truck I've owned was a 2013 f150 w/ Ecoboost.

Best truck Ive owned was a toyota

Tundra should tow 3,000 lbs fine.

Definitely get 4x4 if using it at hunting camp and more importantly launching a boat. A slick ramp at low tide and 4x4 is a necessity that front tire on dry ground pulling makes all the difference at the boat ramp. 2wd and you spinning and possibly sliding back with the whole rig into the water.