Gas VS Diesel FORD For Truck Camper
Hey all, new to the forum and new to truck campers. I do not have a camper or a truck yet but have been doing a lot of research and trying to come up with a solution for my specific needs. The b...
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6.2 with deep gears will do what you want just fine.
Don't buy it because of the additional "payload" it offers. Long discussion and every 4th thread is about the same ___ so you can read up on that.
Have had 2 of them. A 2012 and a 2015 model 6.2 F250s both with 3.73s and wouldn't have hesitated to to drop a camper on them and tow a small/med trailer at the same time. (Company rigs, not camper hauler)
The engine/drive train combo is as reliable as anything out there IMO.
The most similar "load" I hauled/pulled was about 1500-2000lbs in the truck bed and an enclosed high profile trailer weighing about 4klbs. Got the same mileage as towing a 10-14klb flatbed trailer with low profile load. Average about 8mpg towing, 13 empty.
The truck you're contemplating will be a great fit for your intended purpose.
Don't buy it because of the additional "payload" it offers. Long discussion and every 4th thread is about the same ___ so you can read up on that.
Have had 2 of them. A 2012 and a 2015 model 6.2 F250s both with 3.73s and wouldn't have hesitated to to drop a camper on them and tow a small/med trailer at the same time. (Company rigs, not camper hauler)
The engine/drive train combo is as reliable as anything out there IMO.
The most similar "load" I hauled/pulled was about 1500-2000lbs in the truck bed and an enclosed high profile trailer weighing about 4klbs. Got the same mileage as towing a 10-14klb flatbed trailer with low profile load. Average about 8mpg towing, 13 empty.
The truck you're contemplating will be a great fit for your intended purpose.
