Is It Worth It?
I have owned both a gas 1 ton and a diesel 1 ton and do agree that a diesel pulls my trailer better. But at the moment both trucks have went to truck heaven. That is why I am looking for a truck and...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
What did you like towing with more??? That's your answer.
If you need to sooth your ego and money is a non-issue, by all means get the diesel. They are great fun.
Unless you are doing 30-40k miles per year towing, the fuel savings won't pay for the diesel up charge.
Biggest driver is what are you pulling.
- If you are pulling a 7k lb trailer, go gas.
- If you are pulling an 18k lb trailer, go diesel.
For me the break point is going to be somewhere around 12-15k lb.
- With lots of mountain driving, I would use the lower end of that range.
- With modest mountain driving, I would use the upper end of that range.
- Obviously, check the actual tow and payload ratings.
