95jersey wrote:
BillandCarole wrote:
We towed (the major reason we have a truck) with 2 different 1/2 ton Tundras. the Rig weighed 5K. It bogged down and crawled in the mountains. It wouldn't pass a gas station as it would only go about 200 miles before the fuel light came on. It was a great truck, but not enough of one to tow even that modest weight.
We now tow with a 3/4 ton diesel that is so much less hassle to tow with. Refueling is always an issue with us. How crowded is it, will be fit under the canopy, how expensive is it, can we get around the corners, and can we get in without dragging? Larger (much) fuel tanks no give us a 500 mile effective fuel range and fewer fill ups, it pulls with no strain and does so at a much higher speed with lower RPM's. It also is much more stable going down the road if for no other reason than its so much heavier and the weight is more evenly distributed. They are more expensive, but IMHO worth it if you spend a lot of time in your truck.
My Thoughts
Regards
Bill
I agree 100%. My debate was gas vs diesel (not 1/2 vs 3/4 ton). It just doesn't seem worth to lose all that payload to go diesel. I mean if you have a camper bumper pull, chances it is not more than 12,000lbs (and that is on the heaviest side of bumper bull campers). The only trailers that weight more are 5th wheels, and based on their pin weight, most would all exceed the payload rating for a diesel 3/4 ton anyway, unless equipped with some crazy options
So where does the diesel really fit into towing? It seems that the payload counters any benefit for additional capacity.
Simply pay for the 350/3500 and get the payload you need! Once you have towed with a diesel you will understand! Worth every ounce of payload you give up!
Our 2001 can get about 22 to 23 mpg empty at 60 to 65, and about 11 to 12 mpg pulling near
12,000#!
