Anyone downgrade to a gasser after running diesel for years regret it? Keeping my Dodge, but may look at a smaller trailer (less than 6,000), only pulling a few months a year, and commuting about 20,000 each year; not to save cash, as vehicle cost far outweighs whatever fuel I may burn in the Ram, but for comfort and ease of driving. I like my Dodge but, honestly, it's a bear to live with everyday and tow (noisy, rougher ride, hard to park, $150+ fillups), and a half ton would be much more to my liking (addresses all the negatives, plus less/cheaper maintenance, cheaper wear items such as tires, etc). The only downside is longevity; the Cummins will outlast the truck, and very few gassers last over 500,000 before calling it quits; not sure I'll ever get close to that, but you never know.

I did. Went from a 3/4 ton diesel to a one ton v10 gasser. Outside of my first marriage, one of the bigger mistakes I've made. Thing was so thirsty it was stressful to drive it. Swear I could see the needle moving down. Went back to diesel as soon as I could. Increased mileage and range more than offsets the slightly higher cost of maintenance. Going to a 1/2 ton may work out better for you. If you don't need the bigger truck, might be a good move for your purposes. Good luck deciding!

norfla71 wrote:Anyone downgrade to a gasser after running diesel for years regret it? Keeping my Dodge, but may look at a smaller trailer (less than 6,000), only pulling a few months a year, and commuting about 20,000 each year; not to save cash, as vehicle cost far outweighs whatever fuel I may burn in the Ram, but for comfort and ease of driving. I like my Dodge but, honestly, it's a bear to live with everyday and tow (noisy, rougher ride, hard to park, $150+ fillups), and a half ton would be much more to my liking (addresses all the negatives, plus less/cheaper maintenance, cheaper wear items such as tires, etc). The only downside is longevity; the Cummins will outlast the truck, and very few gassers last over 500,000 before calling it quits; not sure I'll ever get close to that, but you never know.With rare exceptions, most of us would not be happy with a 500,000mi light-duty truck, no matter what engine is under the hood. HVAC systems, pumps, power accessories, bushings, the interior trim, etc. etc. will have given up the ghost by then, maybe twice or three times over.I see a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L diesel and air suspension in your future.

bmanning wrote: I see a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L diesel and air suspension in your future.X2That was my 1st thought also, but yikes they are expensive.

Yes, I went from a F-350 PSD to the GM 6.2L NHT package and am completely satisfied. Best move I made. It pulls the 10K gooseneck utility trailer around like it is not even back there. Mileage is a little better and the price of gas vs diesel makes it very economical in comparison. A properly set up gas rig will tow 6K like it is a pop up.

The Texan wrote:Yes, I went from a F-350 PSD to the GM 6.2L NHT package and am completely satisfied. Best move I made. It pulls the 10K gooseneck utility trailer around like it is not even back there. Mileage is a little better and the price of gas vs diesel makes it very economical in comparison. A properly set up gas rig will tow 6K like it is a pop up.Very underrated and IMO under-discussed package right there...Don't mean to hijack, couldn't resist. It's the bad*** half-ton nobody seems to acknowledge.

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45Ricochet
Explorer
Dec 09, 2013
bmanning wrote:

I see a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L diesel and air suspension in your future.

X2
That was my 1st thought also, but yikes they are expensive.
bmanning
Explorer
Dec 09, 2013
norfla71 wrote:
Anyone downgrade to a gasser after running diesel for years regret it? Keeping my Dodge, but may look at a smaller trailer (less than 6,000), only pulling a few months a year, and commuting about 20,000 each year; not to save cash, as vehicle cost far outweighs whatever fuel I may burn in the Ram, but for comfort and ease of driving. I like my Dodge but, honestly, it's a bear to live with everyday and tow (noisy, rougher ride, hard to park, $150+ fillups), and a half ton would be much more to my liking (addresses all the negatives, plus less/cheaper maintenance, cheaper wear items such as tires, etc). The only downside is longevity; the Cummins will outlast the truck, and very few gassers last over 500,000 before calling it quits; not sure I'll ever get close to that, but you never know.

With rare exceptions, most of us would not be happy with a 500,000mi light-duty truck, no matter what engine is under the hood.

HVAC systems, pumps, power accessories, bushings, the interior trim, etc. etc. will have given up the ghost by then, maybe twice or three times over.

I see a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L diesel and air suspension in your future.
brirene
Explorer
Dec 09, 2013
I did. Went from a 3/4 ton diesel to a one ton v10 gasser. Outside of my first marriage, one of the bigger mistakes I've made. Thing was so thirsty it was stressful to drive it. Swear I could see the needle moving down. Went back to diesel as soon as I could. Increased mileage and range more than offsets the slightly higher cost of maintenance. Going to a 1/2 ton may work out better for you. If you don't need the bigger truck, might be a good move for your purposes. Good luck deciding!

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