I'm looking for a replacement truck
Ok, first off, I don't want to start a brand war here, but would appreciate some input based on experience. My TC hauler, a 1997 Ford F350 diesel dually suffered frame damaged by hurricane Michael....
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bookmaker wrote:
Somewhat good news. I took my dually to the frame shop and they don't think the frame is bent. Rather they think the bed supporting structure is collapsed at the rear and stretched at the front. They will check the frame on the frame machine just in case. They believe they can get it back in good operating condition.
Even if I decide to replace it, that gives me something in the mean time if I find another camper and have to go get it.:)
Bent or not, if it’s totaled and you can buy it back cheap you could be $ ahead repairing it....maybe.
Back to the new truck scenario, you still haven’t indicated how new you’re wanting or budget, but sounds like you’re just fishing for general opinions across the board.
My general opinion, any gasser will haul the camper with ease.
If you’re towing anything significant at the same time is when the gasser will struggle more than the diesel by a bunch.
But your expectations of what is acceptable is the variable. A brand new gasser with almost 400hp and deep gears probably have more getup thanyor old diesel if it’s stock.
Do you want to be able to do 70mph uphill at 7000’ elev ? Or are you going to be poking around the southeast at sea level doing 55?
Based on fuel mileage and egts, hauling our 4000lb camper is roughly equivalent to towing our 32’ 6000lb enclosed trailer. For comparison sake.
