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They all have the unique ability\u00a0to cause a feud between...","datePublished":"2015-07-31","dateModified":"2018-12-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/#Person","name":"Hector Agosto","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Legendary Whitetails","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","url":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","width":522,"height":226}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Ram-Rebel1-e1438291215712.jpg","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Ram-Rebel1-e1438291215712.jpg","height":337,"width":860},"url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-truck-for-a-hunter\/","about":["News"],"wordCount":1602,"keywords":["News"],"articleBody":"What do Broadheads, Women, and Trucks all have in common?They all have the unique ability\u00a0to cause a feud between fully grown men!\u00a0 You\u2019ve got the \u201cmechanical vs. fixed\u201d blade argument with broadheads, the \u201c\u2026.\u201d never mind, as I\u2019m recently engaged, I\u2019ll leave the women argument alone, for now\u2026 And lastly, we have the \u201cmy __________ (insert your truck brand here) is better than your __________ (insert their truck brand here)\u201d argument.Needless to say, those three subjects are no strangers to barstool debates across the country.\u00a0 With that said, I already have a preferred choice of broadhead that I shoot, I have a great woman that I\u2019ll be marrying soon, but what I don\u2019t have is a new truck.\u00a0 In fact, I\u2019ve got one that\u2019s been my best friend for a longgggg time, and it\u2019s time for her to retire, which is why I want to know, what truck should I buy to best suit my needs as an avid outdoorsman?Since I know the Legendary Whitetails Community knows their trucks, and lives an active outdoor lifestyle themselves, I\u2019m asking for your help in my pursuit of a new best friend.\u00a0 I\u2019m no gear head, but I\u2019ve done a little internet scouting on most of the major truck brands, and this is what I\u2019ve found in terms of a quality truck for an avid outdoorsman.*Keynotes – I love\u00a0travelling\u00a0across the U.S. chasing whitetails;\u00a0hauling a trailer is a must; it’s gotta be full size,\u00a0sometimes trails get ugly; oh and I’m a pickup man, so leave those\u00a0SUVs and pickup wannabees out of this discussion (yes, that’s you Honda Ridgeline).Ram RebelThe new Ram Rebel is certainly a contender.\u00a0 Along with its bold new look, the Rebel is modified for the outdoorsman.Image:\u00a0\u00a9FCA US LLCHere are some Pro-Exploring features:\u2666 \u00a04×4 with a Locking rear differential\u2666 \u00a0Factory lift of up to 2\u201d with the air suspension\u2666 \u00a0Skid Plates\u2666 \u00a0Oversized 33\u201d all terrain tires and fender flares\u2666 \u00a0Ram Box for storing fishing rods and guns\u2666 \u00a0Tow hooks and towing package\u2666 \u00a05.7 L Hemi Engine, 10,650 lbs. towing capacityChevy Silverado Z71The all-American Chevy Silverado Z71 is a sharp looking truck for any outdoorsman.\u00a0 It has a classic design and with the right add-ons I can see this truck getting the job done just fine.Photo:\u00a0\u00a92015 General MotorsHere are some Pro-Exploring features:\u2666 \u00a04×4 with auto locking rear differential\u2666 \u00a0Skid Plates\u2666 \u00a0Hill descent control\u2666 \u00a05.3L V8 EcoTec, 11,200 lbs. towing capacity\u2666 \u00a0Ranchero shocks\u2666 \u00a0Soft fall tailgate, bumper steps\u2666 \u00a0Tow hooks and towing packageRam OutdoorsmenThe Outdoorsman has some appeal based off its name alone, but does it have the features to back it up?\u00a0 Basically, it\u2019s a slightly upgraded Ram 1500, but not quite as many off road features as the Rebel.Image:\u00a0FCA US LLCHere are some Pro-Exploring features:\u2666 \u00a04×4 \u2013 no locking rear differential\u2666 \u00a0Front suspension skid plate\u2666 \u00a0Ram Box storage and additional interior storage compartments\u2666 \u00a0Tow hooks and towing package\u2666 \u00a0Mud and snow tire\u2666 \u00a03.0 L V6 EcoDiesel \u2013 29 MPGFord FX4Rounding out the Big 3 is the Ford F150 FX4.\u00a0 I always see a pile of these trucks loaded up and headed north for a weekend of playing outdoors and there must be a good reason for it.Photo: \u00a92015 Ford Motor CompanyHere are some Pro-Exploring features:\u2666 \u00a04×4 with an electronically locking rear differential\u2666 \u00a0360 degree camera\u2666 \u00a0Skid plates\u2666 \u00a05.0L V8, 11,100 lbs. towing capacity\u2666 \u00a0Tow hooks and towing packageToyota TRD ProThe Toyota TRD Pro appears to have some serious off-roading capabilities making it an intriguing option for even an American truck lover.Image: \u00a92015 Toyota Motor SalesHere are some Pro-Exploring features:\u2666 \u00a04×4, but no rear locking differential\u2666 \u00a0Great ground clearance\u2666 \u00a0Tow hooks and tow package\u2666 \u00a0Skid plates\u2666 \u00a0BF Goodwrench All Terrain tires\u2666 \u00a0TRD Gas ShocksNissan TitanNissans full size truck is about to get one heck of a makeover including adding a Cummins diesel to its half ton body, but for now it\u2019s about as basic as a new truck can come.Here are some Pro-Exploring Features:\u2666 \u00a04×4 with locking rear differential\u2666 \u00a0Off road shocks\u2666 \u00a0Underbody skid plates\u2666 \u00a0Simple and smallThat basically sums up my quick little internet research, now it\u2019s off to test drive them!\u00a0 Based on my initial findings, I\u2019m leaning towards one of the top 4.\u00a0 I know that doesn\u2019t narrow it down much, which is why I need your input!\u00a0 I can read all the positive and negative reviews online that I want, but that doesn\u2019t give me any insight as to how it will perform in the day to day\u00a0tasks associated with living an outdoor lifestyle.\u00a0 I plan on running this next baby into the ground, so I need something that will be long lasting on and off the road.To all of those truck owners in the Legendary Whitetails Community –\u00a0What truck should is the best?"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-truck-for-a-hunter\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"What’s the Best Truck for a Hunter?"}}]}]