SoonerWing03 wrote:
I’m looking for advice as to which vehicle might be best for my situation.
Trailer is 28’ bumper pull ~6,500 lbs fully loaded.
Current vehicle is a 2017 Tahoe which is pulling it but it is pushing the limits on payload.
I currently drive around 30,000 to 35,000 miles per year. My office is 26 miles each way so while I do make some short trips of just a few miles, there is always a longer trip in the same day. I only tow about 3,000 miles a year so I am trying to decide if a diesel or gasser makes more sense due to my daily driver needs.
My oldest son turns 16 next January so I’m thinking of getting a 3/4 ton truck and passing down the Tahoe. We have 3 boys (15, 12, 9) so I am thinking we can just keep passing the Tahoe down to each when they turn 16.
I would like the vehicle to be able to support a slightly larger trailer as who knows what the future holds but not at the expense of my daily driver experience.
That last line puts a lot of what if's into the equation.
Depending on the price difference between gas and diesel at the pump in your area, a SRW one ton diesel with 3.42 gears might be a good fit. Good fuel mileage on the highway 26 mile one way commute, very good on a diesel.
a lot depends on how much bigger you want to go with the RV, you might be cautious as you don't have a great towing experience. If you get more than enough TV, your plans may for the next RV might be much large than you think.
No you don't need a one ton diesel now, but this will future proof your next RV. Just my thoughts.
