What are you using to tow a 10k TT ??
My brother in law just totaled out his 1999 F-250 with the 7.3.. he tows an 10k Jayco travel trailer, and is looking for a replacement... He found a 2016 f-250 with the 6.2 gasser... it only has 12...
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allen8106 wrote:
OK, I know this is may not be apples to apples to your situation and Ford vs. GMC but I had a 2009 GMC 2500 HD 6.0l gasser and towed from Kansas to California coast and back in the summer of 2012. This truck down shifted every 10 miles and really struggled. I hated the entire tow experience. I could never use the cruise control and drove 3000 miles with my right foot. A truly painful experience. This is towing 10,500 lb fiver.
Fast forward to 2016. I now have a 2013 GMC 2500 HD 4X4 Diesel Duramax. Towing from Kansas to Mesa AZ this truck down shifted once between home and Holbrook, AZ. This truck is a dream to drive, night and day difference in the tow experience. I tow with this truck in cruise about 90 of the trip and the tow is actually pleasant. Towing same 10,500 lb fiver.
Having said all tha I'll never, ever, ever go back to a gas engine truck for towing.
Just my 2 cents worth.
FYI, this isn't a Ford vs. GMC debate just sharing my experience of gas vs. diesel.
Your experience is typical.
Yes diesel cost more when you initially buy it and they are worth significantly more than the gas model when it's time to sell.
There is no significant gas vs. diesel maintenance issue
