Gas vs Diesel for Towing a Fifth Wheel!!!
I have some issues picking a suitable towing vehicle to haul a travel trailer. Gas vs diesel for towing a fifth wheel? Which one is better? Any suggestion?
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I don't worry too much about mileage, otherwise I wouldn't be towing a trailer. That said If the trailer is 7000 lbs or more, I would go diesel. I bought my duramax when I had a 28' TT, planing for my fiver. Even with my 12K fiver, it pulls easily.
Only drawback to diesel that I learned after having it for a couple years is that the emissions systems are ****, and WILL fail. They are a flawed system even on the newer ones. The diesel particulate filter, at least on my 2011 is not covered under the GMPP. Because it's a "filter". Its like $2000.
Even with the problems, I feel diesel is the way to go. Depending on where you live there are some work arounds to the problems. I''m sure you can find threads on that.
Good luck.
Only drawback to diesel that I learned after having it for a couple years is that the emissions systems are ****, and WILL fail. They are a flawed system even on the newer ones. The diesel particulate filter, at least on my 2011 is not covered under the GMPP. Because it's a "filter". Its like $2000.
Even with the problems, I feel diesel is the way to go. Depending on where you live there are some work arounds to the problems. I''m sure you can find threads on that.
Good luck.
