GA2500HD wrote:
Needing some advice on my tow vehicle. I pull a Rockwood fifth wheel that weighs 9,000 loaded. I currently have a 2003 GMC 2500hd with the 6.0 gas motor. My combination weight is within 100-200 pounds of the max. I have been wanting to upgrade to a diesel for the towing power and fuel mileage but I have never owned a diesel and hear nothing but how much they cost to maintain. I do the maintenance myself and don't mind doing the maintenance because I like for my stuff to last. I put around 10,000 miles a year on my truck with at least half of those miles towing my camper. I don't want to spend the money on buying a diesel if it's not worth it. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The diesel will not be more expensive to own than a gas. and probably less maintenance.
We put 157 k miles on a 2002 dodge 2500 by replacing the brakes twice. tires twice, and had the fuel boost pump replaced on re-call. I loved that truck the only reason we sold it was it no longer met our needs after buying the Newmar. and needing a towed.