Tell me your horror stories (Diesel)
Ok, so browsing through the thread about the 2011 Ford diesel left me in shock. Seems like there were many issues with the early builds of that engine. I know the Cummins and Duramax of that generat...
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I'll likely be towing under 10k GVW, and it'll likely be a TT around 30'. I do want to log some miles though, and that will include some long distance touring (cross Country type).
Another 6.4 Ram would work just fine. No DEF, no regen, no complicated exhaust system. And you will have about half the torque of the Cummins but for light loads that should not be much of an issue. Mileage towing (compared to the diesel) will be an eye opener, however.
Since you asked, I have had three Cummins since '93 putting on over 360,000 miles and, so far, have spent less than $2000 in engine related issues over the last 25 years. The most expensive repair was the radiator fan clutch, a part that cost about $325. Having the torque for towing and the much better fuel mileage towing has more than made up for the up front entrance fee of the diesel.
The new diesel exhaust systems are not 'grocery getter' short trips, stopping and starting the engine friendly. The engine will need to be run, hard is better, for an hour or so a week to keep the exhaust system happy.
