Is there a Diesel or Gas break point?
I'm strongly considering upgrading to a 250/2500 or larger truck and I was wondering if there is break point where diesels just make more sense than gas. I know that as a rule diesels are better at p...
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Unless you're pulling more than running empty, a gas engine makes more sense financially. At 29' and 8500# ish, a 2500/250 with the gas engine and 4.10/4.30 gears will have more than enough pulling power. I pulled a 37' triple slide 5er (12k lbs) with a 2014 2500 6.4L Hemi, and the truck handled it easily. I camp in the Canadian Rockies every year so it had plenty of grade climbing too. Never a problem. Does a diesel pull better? Yes. Is it worth the increased cost in initial purchase and maintenance? That is up to you. The fact is though, for the RV size you are considering a gas engine will do the job without struggling.
One other thing to keep in mind is that the current gas engine offering from GM is a bit of a dog when it compared to Ford and Ram. They will soon upgrade it. So, if you're a GM fan, it would be well worth waiting until they offer something more competitive than the current 6.0L.
One other thing to keep in mind is that the current gas engine offering from GM is a bit of a dog when it compared to Ford and Ram. They will soon upgrade it. So, if you're a GM fan, it would be well worth waiting until they offer something more competitive than the current 6.0L.
