CincyRon wrote:
bgum, thanks for the input. I tow a couple of times a year between Cincinnati and Hilton Head and the hills around Knoxville/Great Smokey Mountains are a struggle even with my small trailer. I'd really like to upgrade to a 5th wheel and just feel like I need the extra power of a diesel.
I understand what your saying here. But...today's gas engines and transmission's are light years better than what you have now! You'd probably think you had a diesel compared to your current TV. And as far as upgrading to a 5th wheel goes, gassers have higher payloads than equivalent equipped diesels and can handle 80% of most 5ers with ease. Now if your planning on going over say 12-13k weight 5er, then diesel wins. But there are also plenty of folks pulling 14k+ fifths with today's gassers and proper rear end gear ratios with no problem. Unless your towing heavy loads very regularly then don't over look a gas. Short drives, maintenance, must cheaper initial cost, etc are all things to consider. Just food for thought of course. And the diesel guys will be along very soon to tell you all the reasons I'm wrong. But research it yourself and I think you'll see my point.
