Truck for a 5000# travel trailer
This is my first post to this forum. I'm sure many of you have seen this type of question posted before, but I'd appreciate your input. My wife and I retired last year and bought a 2011 Gulf Stream...
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As said cruising at 2krpms in anything that isn't forced induction (Eco boost or any newer diesel) isn't terribly realistic, however any of the more powerful newer half tons will tow that trailer with ease.
Find the bigger engines, deepest gears they offer (double OD 6 speeds make up a lot for low gears when flying down the highway empty).
About the Eco boost. I'm not a ford guy and I've heard very little negative about them save for a few first year issues. Know several people with them, couple with higher miles and they are doing fine.
Gas mileage will be abysmal with pretty much any truck and they all get decent unloaded mileage.
The Eco diesel ram appears to be made for use like yours. Lighter trailer, still need some oomph when toeing though and great empty and loaded fuel mileage. No first or second hand experience w them though.
Find the bigger engines, deepest gears they offer (double OD 6 speeds make up a lot for low gears when flying down the highway empty).
About the Eco boost. I'm not a ford guy and I've heard very little negative about them save for a few first year issues. Know several people with them, couple with higher miles and they are doing fine.
Gas mileage will be abysmal with pretty much any truck and they all get decent unloaded mileage.
The Eco diesel ram appears to be made for use like yours. Lighter trailer, still need some oomph when toeing though and great empty and loaded fuel mileage. No first or second hand experience w them though.
