Kayteg1 wrote:
You are repeating common misconceptions here.
It is taxable payload that gaser has couple hundreds lb higher due to lighter engine, but that has nothing to do with carrying TC.
With long TC, who is having COG behind rear axle you can carry heavier camper on diesel, as with gas engine you will not have enough front load for safe driving.
Than gasoline v/s diesel engine is old wisdom.
"Pay me now, or pay me more later". It is a choice.
Last time I checked the F350 diesel was about 900 lbs heavier than the gasser, if i recall correctly, so that reduced the max payload by that amount. Does not work for us - as that *does* relate to carrying a pop up truck camper. Less max payload.
also we'll get the long bed, biggest cab F350 gasser, so 176" wheelbase. I'm no expert but that strikes me as plenty long, for safe driving.
Our 9.5' truck camper will overhang only 18" over the end of the bed. I think that should be more than fine.
There are many variables between gasser and engine.... i myself am not looking at it with old wisdom.... just trying to learn and see the big picture, as it relates to *our* needs and wants. :-)
it is so great to have these choices. :-)
just my 1.5c. ;-)
I have an open mind... i'm ready to be corrected where I am wrong. :-)
J.
