honest advice on a truck for towing 10000lbs
I am looking to get a sandstorm toy hauler travel trailer. I am wanting some advice on the tow vehicle. I am neutral when it comes to brand. The trailer will be 10k or less gvwr. I have the follow...
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I went from an '08 F250 PSD to a '12 Chevy 2500 6.0 gasser (4.10 gears). My TT is around 10K. I don't miss the diesel... THAT much. The fuel mileage IMO isn't that much different even with the 4.10's. MAYBE 3mpg.
Every so often, trudging up a long grade, I kinda wish I still had the PSD. But it's not often enough where I regret getting the gasser - not by any stretch. Also, the Chevy IMO handles the load (stability-wise) better than the F250 did. Couple that with the fact that the truck is my daily driver, and the diesel just isn't very user-friendly as a DD in Syracuse, or in areas where the winters can be brutal. Having to plug in the block heater at 4am before heading out when it's 5 below, frankly, sucks.
For amount of miles towing vs not towing, for me, the gasser made more sense.
I went from an '08 F250 PSD to a '12 Chevy 2500 6.0 gasser (4.10 gears). My TT is around 10K. I don't miss the diesel... THAT much. The fuel mileage IMO isn't that much different even with the 4.10's. MAYBE 3mpg.
Every so often, trudging up a long grade, I kinda wish I still had the PSD. But it's not often enough where I regret getting the gasser - not by any stretch. Also, the Chevy IMO handles the load (stability-wise) better than the F250 did. Couple that with the fact that the truck is my daily driver, and the diesel just isn't very user-friendly as a DD in Syracuse, or in areas where the winters can be brutal. Having to plug in the block heater at 4am before heading out when it's 5 below, frankly, sucks.
For amount of miles towing vs not towing, for me, the gasser made more sense.
