Gas vs Diesel for Towing a Fifth Wheel!!!

If trailer is within the tow vehicles real world capabilities both can perform well

Diesel will always have edge when it comes to towing overall.

There's a sticky over in the Tow Vehicle section - Diesel vs gas. 468 pages of reading for you.

If were strictly talking "better" it will be the diesel.

There are many many tradeoffs between gas and diesel but diesel is a better tow engine.

Thread needs moved to the tow rig section

Thank you. I am taking into account buying one vehicle to haul a trailer. Actually I prefer diesel because diesel will give us a more consistent torque output. But still consider some other aspects/

Have you purchased or selected the TT...or 5er? That’s first then discuss an adequate TV. Cart before the horse. Five K TT...gas. Fourteen K 5ver...diesel. Note you wrote: “vehicle to haul a travel trailer.”

If you can afford it, diesel will put a bigger smile on your face while towing. New gasser will do the job at moderate weights, don't try pulling any big 5vers with A gasser.

they will both do the job, but under heavy loads the diesel will have much more longevity over a gasser.
if you are the type of person that is going to trade in every 4-6 years (or sooner), the gasser makes more sense due to the purchase price savings, but if you keep vehicle til its nearly wore out, get the diesel and it will last you a long time...

I pulled a 7600lbs travel trailer for 10 years with a GM 2500HD with the 6.0L engine. It revved in the mountains to make the necessary power but it was rock solid reliable. We made the decision to jump to a 5th wheel that has a 16K GVWR. At that point it I knew the 'ol gasser wasn't going to be up to that task. I moved to my Cummins and couldn't be happier. Towing performance is outstanding and the exhaust brake is outstanding for long downhill runs in the mountains.

The take away is OldBiscuit is right. If the trailer is within the vehicles limit, gas or diesel will do the job just fine.

KJ

You don't say what you are intending to tow, or how often or anything really..

Sure, all the diesel guys jump on and say diesel is the only way to go.. ha, ha..

Just look at their sigs and sure, diesel is the way to go for them..

For me, a diesel would be a total waste... So there you go..

So there you go...

More info would be nice..

Good luck!

Mitch