Which truck to get?
Hello all! I just retired after teaching for 32 years! I have a 2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23RB and right now pull it with my 2008 Mercedes ML350. I would like to do some longer out of state trips (Smok...
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We went from a half ton GMC to an F350 with a diesel. We had a Creekside 23BHS and the difference was amazing. We literally towed that trailer all over the US over the last two years. Mileage went from about 9 with gas to 13 plus with the diesel. Wind, hills, etc made no difference with the diesel. We have since gotten a bigger trailer and that would never have been possible with the half ton.
As to 4x4, that is a matter of weather, type of towing, and where you live. We live in Idaho and have snow and ice. Resale here almost requires a 4x4. However, outside of a March trip through Wyoming, I have never needed 4 wheel drive towing our TT. We also do not do a lot of unimproved road towing. We do some rough road exploring after we unhook the TT at the park. For that, the 4x4 has been nice. Just my .02 cents.
As to 4x4, that is a matter of weather, type of towing, and where you live. We live in Idaho and have snow and ice. Resale here almost requires a 4x4. However, outside of a March trip through Wyoming, I have never needed 4 wheel drive towing our TT. We also do not do a lot of unimproved road towing. We do some rough road exploring after we unhook the TT at the park. For that, the 4x4 has been nice. Just my .02 cents.
