honest advice on a truck for towing 10000lbs
I am looking to get a sandstorm toy hauler travel trailer. I am wanting some advice on the tow vehicle. I am neutral when it comes to brand. The trailer will be 10k or less gvwr. I have the follow...
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I towed a 11,500 lb toy hauler with my F250 diesel and it never had a problem traveling the entire Pacific coast and even a couple trips out the Mississippi River and back. The same truck is now hauling my 4000 lb truck camper with 8000 lb trailer in tow.
If you are in the plains, there is no need for a diesel. You will have trouble making 10 mpg towing a large draft toy hauler pulled by a gasoline engine, but diesel will cost you more in fuel and initial purchase so it will not pencil out as the cheaper alternative. If comfortable towing over higher elevation and driving range is important you, look at a diesel.
Toy hauler trailers have heavy tongue weights. It was at the limit of my 12,500 lb OEM receiver. I upgraded to a 17,000 lb SuperHitch when I started towing with a 2' extension, but many have to upgrade their OEM receiver just to tow safely.
If you are in the plains, there is no need for a diesel. You will have trouble making 10 mpg towing a large draft toy hauler pulled by a gasoline engine, but diesel will cost you more in fuel and initial purchase so it will not pencil out as the cheaper alternative. If comfortable towing over higher elevation and driving range is important you, look at a diesel.
Toy hauler trailers have heavy tongue weights. It was at the limit of my 12,500 lb OEM receiver. I upgraded to a 17,000 lb SuperHitch when I started towing with a 2' extension, but many have to upgrade their OEM receiver just to tow safely.
