Hemi 6.4 Ram vs Ford 6.2 (gas)
Before I do comparisons on these two engines, has anyone already done research on this... feedback would be great and perhaps save some extra time. Thanks for the input!
Forum Discussion
labren wrote:
Thank you for your comments. I have been wrestling with the decision gas or diesel for months and I move very slowly because like you I am retired and can't afford a $12,000 plus repair bill. I tow perhaps 5 months per year, but much of that time would be parked in sites in California or Mesa etc... plus will travel in Canada. The 5th I am looking at is dry weight 8500 lbs...... 32 ft 7"
For a tow vehicle, there's no replacement for a diesel. I don't understand your $12K repair bill statement. I've had mine for 12 years and 120K miles, and it never had a single warranty claim in its 100,000 mile engine warranty period.
What fifth wheel camper are you talking about with 8500 lbs. and 33' in length? After putting your stuff in the trailer, I expect you'll be towing substantially more weight than that.
If the $8K premium in diesel vs. gas is getting to you, a buyer can order a trim comparable to Ford's XLT (without leather) and save about $6K in costs.
Someone might could get by with a gas engine if the terrain is not too hilly and if they don't tow mega miles. But long distances across country are simply worthy of the diesel engine.
