Diesel to Gas? Yes/No???

MFL wrote:
I have a Ford 6.2 gas, that tows my FW very well. Forum member Dave HM went from a trusty older Ford 7.3 diesel, to a gas 6.2, and is very happy with it. For the size trailer and weight you are talking about, any of the big 3 gassers would serve you well. While they are more powerful than years past, the 6-speed transmission has made a big difference in gas truck towing. Of the 3, the only complaint I read about, is the transmission spacing in the Ram, especially with the 3.73 gearing. If wanting the Ram, get the 4.10.

Take them all for a test ride, buy the one YOU like, or just buy the new Ford with 6.2.:)

Jerry

I wholeheartedly agree. I have a 2017 RAM 2500 6.4 with the 3.73 gears and 6 speed transmission. It has 3025 lbs payload. Towed my brand new GD 303RLS from Florida to Georgia last week. In tow/haul mode in the flats, it ran at 2500 RPM and got 8-9 mpg. I set cruise on at 66 mph and of course it slowed down on hills and overpasses. Haven't weighed it yet but it's GVR is 11995 lbs and no way was I loaded up that much. Around town everything is fine, but the motor really works at highway speeds. Yes, it's built to do that and I understand it's going to rev higher, but after a while all that revving going up and down gets to you - tires you out. No way am I going to the mountains. Wife just doesn't get it. Tows fine, but at a cost.

So yes, I'd rather have the diesel but this is an everyday driver and I had the same maintenance concerns as the OP - which no one has really addressed.

For those who have later model diesels, what is the difference in maintenance vs. gas? I read that the exhaust system has to be serviced regularly. Lots of people also say that they use them as daily drivers, A lady who picks her kid up from school the same time as me has a brand new F350 diesel - she leaves it running while she goes inside.