Best Gas Truck 4 Pulling

RiverRat78 wrote:
Hello first time posting. I'm excited I just bought our first TT and excited to do some camping. My wife and I bought a 2011 Heartland North Trail 28' bunk house and pick it up on Wednesday. At the moment I have a 2004 Silverado with over load springs and 3.73 gears. Problem is the truck only has 4.8v8. Next spring I got the okay to get a bigger truck so I'm trying to research what to get. I been thinking a 2500 gasser but was told the Toyota Tundra would out pull the 2500 gas motors. Not looking to win any races just looking for longevity and something that doesn't rust out quickly.

Sounds like a nice camper! You guys must be excited.

First thing, forget the Tundra. I don't care what anyone tells you. It's limiting issue is payload and you didn't buy a small camper. We loved the Tundra, loved it. But it's payload is a joke, less than the Suburban or Expedition EL we initially wanted. Great truck, the Tundra, no doubt. But poor payload and most folks towing decent sized campers are exceeding payload in my opinion.


Any 3/4 ton truck today should offer lots. I'm leaning towards the dodge 2500 mega cab with 6.4 Hemi. It's only $1400 over the standard 5.7 Hemi. 410 HP. Lots of great info on it in my thread 'does my usage warrant diesel" thread in towing vehicles forum.

Don't let folks make you think diesel is needed. It's an easy trap to fall into and not without consequence. They are powerful and some folks need them, but most that buy them simply want one. Which is fine.


Dan