Fuel Ecomony - Towing
Currently I am towing a 28ft travel trailer with a 2014 Silverado 1500, 6.2 liter gas and 3.42:1 rear end. The trailer weighs about 7,500 lb. Loaded for shorter trips, the trailer axles and rear truc...
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OutdoorPhotographer wrote:
Pretty sure you will generally get a bigger tank with 3/4 or 1 ton. My F250 has a bigger tank than my F150 did. Lots of variance by year and model.
I regret not buying a SRW F350. No size difference from F250 and both or rough daily drivers as a Super Duty but the extra payload is nice. If you decide diesel, definitely go with one ton because the heavier diesel will negate much of your payload gains with the 3/4 ton.
I'm not a fan of towing with half tons but they really have gained capabilities in recent years, at least regarding a 7500 lb TT so they might be a model out there that suits your needs.
My 2020 F350 SRW had a 48 gal tank. Loved the extra range it offered. But you are right, as a daily driver they're not a lot of fun.
