Late model truck for hauling a 5th wheel.
Like most people, (I’m guessing) I don’t have deep pockets to pay for a new truck to pull my Keystone 5th wheel. 12,000 tow weight. So, my question is in two parts. What is the best diesel engine to ...
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spud1957 wrote:
My Gad man!! Do realize what this question will cause on this forum. Apparently you don't visit this site too often.
Ram owners will say Ram.
GM owners will say GM.
Ford owners will say Ford.
Late model to me is 2017+. Pick any. They are all great trucks. They all have there issues. Non no better than the other.
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Well said !! (Except the last two sentences).
To the OP: Suggest you visit *any* of the diesel pickup forums for each brand (there are several for each).
Check the sections for the model and configuration you are considering. (Engines & trannys).
See what *problems* owners are having - how solved, repair costs, etc.
You won't find brand bashing - as the forum/s are for the same brand.
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The can't agree with - last two sentences in your post:
Late model to me means "DEF" required. Pre 2006 is my preference.
Unfortunately the 6.0 Ford engines have a (deserved) bad reputation -
due to the "fixits" the factory would allow. Using after market (and after warranty) parts did way better than the factory!
My BIL is a retired GM employee - so, of course he has a (2003) Chevy diesel pickup. His major "after warranty" repair was injectors.
When he looked under the hood of my Dodge '05 CTD - first thing he said was, "You can actually SEE the engine!"
If I was buying new (or "late model") now - it would most likely be a gas burner - or if I was towing heavy, an HDT (way less $ than a new pickup).
Roll on!
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