illgild wrote:
Hi all, this is my first post, so apologies if this is covering existing territory. I know the diesel vs gas question has been explored a lot here, but am curious if anyone has insight into the viability, and possibly specific model recommendations for a used gas 3/4 truck (roughly years 2013-2017 due to safety features) in Colorado hauling a pop-up camper like a Hallmark Cuchara or an equivalent Outfitter weighing in wet at about 2600lbs. From what I've seen, if I were on flat land, I'd go with a gas truck without question, but I have some concern, though no direct experience, about safety and handling in the mountains. Thanks so much for considering my question!
Probably a 3/4 ton truck (whether gas or diesel) would not be a dully?
A dually is the safest due to great side-to-side stability on curves and in high cross winds from it's wide rear tire track-width.
Also, dually rear tires are safer for another reason - if one of the rear tires should fail while traveling it has a "backup" tire right next to it so you can slow down or stop under good control - or even maybe travel several miles on the one tire left in the dually set where the failed tire is.
