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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Our 2005 fiver is only about 10000lbs loaded, so our Ram 5.9 Cummins does well even in the mountains. The Dodge is a 2003 model, and all the mechanics I've spoken with think very highly of the truck, and they all tell me to hang onto it as long as possible. I continue to take very good care of it.
However, if the time comes that we might want a new truck, I will more than likely downsize our camper and get a gasser tow vehicle. Maintaining a gas burner is cheaper than a diesel, and even though we might spend more at the pump I still think a smaller camper would probably offset that expense. Also, we are getting older and a smaller camper would be easier for me to pull around and get into tight spots.
Having stated those things, everyone should base the diesel vs gas decision on their particular needs. Diesel vs gas is a relative argument, and one being better than the other can only be true in particular circumstances.
However, if the time comes that we might want a new truck, I will more than likely downsize our camper and get a gasser tow vehicle. Maintaining a gas burner is cheaper than a diesel, and even though we might spend more at the pump I still think a smaller camper would probably offset that expense. Also, we are getting older and a smaller camper would be easier for me to pull around and get into tight spots.
Having stated those things, everyone should base the diesel vs gas decision on their particular needs. Diesel vs gas is a relative argument, and one being better than the other can only be true in particular circumstances.
