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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Guaranteed a diesel will outperform a gas motor when working. Gas motors are fine for many folks pulling up to around 8000 pounds with a 2500 series truck. Once you start pulling heavy, say over 10,000 pounds diesel wins hands down. Decide the absolute biggest trailer your going to have/want in five years and buy a truck to handle that load. One downside with a diesel is the extra weight of the motor. So again plan on a truck for your next RV and buy sufficient now for it. Have seen people pulling a 25 foor TT with a dually. Their planning ahead for sure.
Guaranteed a diesel will outperform a gas motor when working. Gas motors are fine for many folks pulling up to around 8000 pounds with a 2500 series truck. Once you start pulling heavy, say over 10,000 pounds diesel wins hands down. Decide the absolute biggest trailer your going to have/want in five years and buy a truck to handle that load. One downside with a diesel is the extra weight of the motor. So again plan on a truck for your next RV and buy sufficient now for it. Have seen people pulling a 25 foor TT with a dually. Their planning ahead for sure.
