O.k. Tell me what you think.

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

the main issue with dodge has been the transmission. not sure if they had the bugs ironed out by 04. the fact that the PO had a trailer brake would indicate he did a bit of hauling.

Phatdaddy, I agree that it's an indication, but didn't they come with the electric brake controller as a standard item for a number of years?

CTT, look at the inside of the trailer hitch itself.. How badly is it scratched up/rusted? Lots of scratches, lots of rust = lots of hauling.
You didn't say what the engine was in the truck, so it's hard to say how good a deal that is.. It's always been my experience that smaller engines are great on gas but die quicker because they have to work harder.
If that's the Cummins Diesel then the trans is the Allison trans and it's strong as an ox. See if you can find out what trans is in the truck and then do a quick web search to see if there's any negative comments about it.