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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You say 10k or less...how much less?
- If you are right at 10k and you will frequently in the mountains, a diesel will be nice since the turbo doesn't care about the thin air and the exhaust braking is nice.
- If you are well below and/or mostly flat land driving there isn't much to justify a diesel. With the miles you mentioned, run the numbers and you will never justify a diesel.
A gas engine will be fine with an occasional hill climb, you just might not be able to do an 8% grade at 75mph and the engine will rev up but assuming it is in good running order, that is harmless.
I would go at least 3/4ton and would consider a 1 ton (probably not a dually though unless it was a deal)
- If you are right at 10k and you will frequently in the mountains, a diesel will be nice since the turbo doesn't care about the thin air and the exhaust braking is nice.
- If you are well below and/or mostly flat land driving there isn't much to justify a diesel. With the miles you mentioned, run the numbers and you will never justify a diesel.
A gas engine will be fine with an occasional hill climb, you just might not be able to do an 8% grade at 75mph and the engine will rev up but assuming it is in good running order, that is harmless.
I would go at least 3/4ton and would consider a 1 ton (probably not a dually though unless it was a deal)
