Help deciding on a tow vehicle
Gents/Ladies, I am somewhat new to all of this. Growing up, we pulled a travel trailer for vacations, hunting trips, and fishing trips. All of my experience stems from what my dad taught me, but I...
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Kevinwa wrote:
Why do we need to argue cost effectiveness of a diesel for pulling an RV? Nothing about drivingis cost effective. To me the diesel is a comfort option in the truck, just as much as heated and cooled leather seats is a comfort option to some. Do I need it, no, do I want it when pulling a trailer in the mountains? Yes! I chose a diesel with cloth seats for less money then a gasser with leather. I have yet to see people argue cost effectiveness of nav,...
Completely agree!
If there were an OEM option for a forced induction gas one ton with good engine breaking, then diesel wouldn't necessarily be my first choice when towing at altitude. Do I have to have a forced induction diesel for my towing purposes? No, I could get by with naturally aspirated gas one ton but I shudder at the thought doing it every time I tow from my house. So the minor added maintenance costs of diesel for me are negligible.
