Gas engine
Anybody tow their 5th wheel with a gas pickup if so does it have enough power? I’ve been shopping for a truck to pull a 5th wheel (empty weight is 11,450) and the dealer recommended a diesel. I would...
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klr650goldwing wrote:
We are pulling our 12,000lb 5er with a V10 gas with 456 gearing. We've been in the mountains of North Carolina and the Big Bend area of. We have not been in the Rockies yet. So far we've had no problems. We drive about 60-65 most of the time, but when on a 70 mph road, we go 70. We have slowed some on a steep climb. There is no doubt that a diesel will have more power, but we don't like the odor of diesel fuel so this is our choice and we are happy with it.
goducks10 wrote:
New diesels don't smell. MY 12 CTD didn't smell. Only the newer ones that are deleted smell.
I always like those that state diesel fuel stinks, I turn my own wrenches a lot, I would rather work on a diesel fuel system than gas! Gas makes my eyes burn, just the fumes no splash. The diesel is easier to get off your hands afterwards also.
Klr650goldwing is correct, it is his choice, just like it is mine.
