Diesel Question for truck campers
I believe a diesel engine is the best for hauling a truck camper. With the price of diesel going up more each week is it still worth it? Just looking for opinions. Today in Canada a gallon ...
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Yeah, back to the thread, I was looking at gas engines for my newer truck hauler, but I didn't know for sure if I wouldn't later own a fifth wheel as well. Besides, practically speaking, F-450s are pretty much impossible to find in anything other than diesel around here unless you want a cab and 4.88s.
I do know for sure that a F-450 diesel with 4.30s should handle anything I plan to own. I can't say the same for a gas truck unless I went slower and filled up every 200 miles.
I realize that most people are compromising. I'm lucky this time to go for what most would consider extreme capability.
A smaller camper, gas, short bed, supercab would be compelling as a lightweight alternative that is also good for short trips in town.
I do know for sure that a F-450 diesel with 4.30s should handle anything I plan to own. I can't say the same for a gas truck unless I went slower and filled up every 200 miles.
I realize that most people are compromising. I'm lucky this time to go for what most would consider extreme capability.
A smaller camper, gas, short bed, supercab would be compelling as a lightweight alternative that is also good for short trips in town.
