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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It will cost you more to buy the diesel, but you don't have to drive the snot out of it for it to pay off. All you have to do is sell it or trade it when you are ready for you next truck, and you will realize a huge advantage over the cheaper gas engine. Pay more when you buy it, get more for it when you get rid of it. My '03 2500 Duramax got 10-12 mpg pulling my 26' toy hauler, and my '09 was about the same with that trailer. This was in the mountains of Colorado, so I would imagine it would be slightly better at lower elevations. You will NOT get 10 mpg pulling with gas, I don't care where you are at. If you shop around, you will be able to find a Duramax with 40,000 miles or less on it in your price range. My '09 was three years old, had 36k on it, for $31,000.
The non diesel owners have many misconceptions about diesel trucks, and diesel truck owners will never pull with a gas truck again. Myself, I would listen more to those who actually own one than to those who are telling second hand stories, if you are really interested in maybe buying one. I pulled with a big block gasser for years before buying my first diesel. There's just no comparison, especially if you put a load behind it.
The non diesel owners have many misconceptions about diesel trucks, and diesel truck owners will never pull with a gas truck again. Myself, I would listen more to those who actually own one than to those who are telling second hand stories, if you are really interested in maybe buying one. I pulled with a big block gasser for years before buying my first diesel. There's just no comparison, especially if you put a load behind it.
