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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I recently "upgraded" my truck to the 6.2 l for the bed capacity. So here is my opinion which you didn't find elsewhere.
The engine is a solid performer. It matches the HP of the 6.0 diesel that I left behind, albeit at higher RPMs. Torque is less. I toured all over Colorado in September with no regrets. My camper weighs about 5500 lbs loaded.
The gas mileage is beneath the current diesel mileage according to other's reports. I get around 9 with camper and 13 without. Given the current premium price of diesel over gas (38% higher in my town), the mileage just does not bother me. I have the 3.73 rear end and so my 5th gear is about the same as the 4.30 rear end in 6th. That is a bonus IMHO when I drive without the camper. About 1/2 of my current 4000 miles is without the camper. It is winter after all.
Hope this opinion is helpful. That is all it is. An opinion.
Rick
The engine is a solid performer. It matches the HP of the 6.0 diesel that I left behind, albeit at higher RPMs. Torque is less. I toured all over Colorado in September with no regrets. My camper weighs about 5500 lbs loaded.
The gas mileage is beneath the current diesel mileage according to other's reports. I get around 9 with camper and 13 without. Given the current premium price of diesel over gas (38% higher in my town), the mileage just does not bother me. I have the 3.73 rear end and so my 5th gear is about the same as the 4.30 rear end in 6th. That is a bonus IMHO when I drive without the camper. About 1/2 of my current 4000 miles is without the camper. It is winter after all.
Hope this opinion is helpful. That is all it is. An opinion.
Rick
