Newbie Truck and Trailer Shopping
As the subject line indicates, wy wife and I have decided to finally pull the trigger on a trailer. We are still in the process of researching trailers, but first need to address the issue of a tow v...
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Another thought, this also from personal experience:
Depending on the trailer length, it may well be far easier to maneuver in and out of refueling stops if you have a pickup with a diesel engine. The gas pumps are too often very tight spaces to try and get a full-size pickup (especially with a double cab) plus trailer safely through.
We pulled our Rockwood 2906WS home with my 2015 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat with 3.7L Ecoboost, Max tow package, etc. It did just fine, but as we passed gas station after gas station, I began to consider the refueling issue. A diesel could move through the truck diesel refueling area a whole lot easier.
So, since it's time for WLToo to get a new vehicle, we're looking for a used F-250 diesel SuperCrew Lariat.
I'm with the others: choose your trailer, then get the tow vehicle. If your trailer from hitch to spare tire is much over 30', strongly recommend you get a diesel engine.
Depending on the trailer length, it may well be far easier to maneuver in and out of refueling stops if you have a pickup with a diesel engine. The gas pumps are too often very tight spaces to try and get a full-size pickup (especially with a double cab) plus trailer safely through.
We pulled our Rockwood 2906WS home with my 2015 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat with 3.7L Ecoboost, Max tow package, etc. It did just fine, but as we passed gas station after gas station, I began to consider the refueling issue. A diesel could move through the truck diesel refueling area a whole lot easier.
So, since it's time for WLToo to get a new vehicle, we're looking for a used F-250 diesel SuperCrew Lariat.
I'm with the others: choose your trailer, then get the tow vehicle. If your trailer from hitch to spare tire is much over 30', strongly recommend you get a diesel engine.
