Gas vs. diesel
Which is more economical? Diesel costs more, but supposedly gets better gas mileage. Anyone have both and find one more economical over the other?
Forum Discussion
Gas or diesel, what do I NEED?
There is no one size fits all answer when it comes to choosing a tow vehicle.
First off how heavy is the towed vehicle? Do you need a 3/4 or one ton or do you have a half ton towable?
How often/far are you towing each trip?
Will the TV be used for other purposes that require the torque of a diesel?
Is the TV also going to be a daily driver with no load?
Take a serious look a your towing requirements first, then look at what you really need for a TV, based on the GVWR of the trailer and the towing capacity of the TV.
I know based on my own experience, if I would have done a proper assessment of my needs, I would not have chosen a diesel. I am now stuck with more truck than I really needed. To go back to a gasser now would cost me about $20K.
With the engine and transmission combinations being offered today there are choices in gassers that could be right for your towing needs.
There is no one size fits all answer when it comes to choosing a tow vehicle.
First off how heavy is the towed vehicle? Do you need a 3/4 or one ton or do you have a half ton towable?
How often/far are you towing each trip?
Will the TV be used for other purposes that require the torque of a diesel?
Is the TV also going to be a daily driver with no load?
Take a serious look a your towing requirements first, then look at what you really need for a TV, based on the GVWR of the trailer and the towing capacity of the TV.
I know based on my own experience, if I would have done a proper assessment of my needs, I would not have chosen a diesel. I am now stuck with more truck than I really needed. To go back to a gasser now would cost me about $20K.
With the engine and transmission combinations being offered today there are choices in gassers that could be right for your towing needs.
