Diesel Question for truck campers

RamTC wrote:

Bigfootchevy wrote:
I believe a diesel engine is the best for hauling a truck camper.

With the price of diesel going up more each week is it still worth it?

Just looking for opinions.

Today in Canada a gallon of diesel is worth about 75 cents more than gas!

With the extra cost of the diesel engine and extra cost at the pump, I am starting to rethink my decision to order my new truck with a diesel!

I cannot see me not ordering a diesel, but I just got back from vacation and drove pass the gas station and saw the new diesel price of $1.39 per litre cost, was a bit of a shock. Gas was $1.20 per litre. I believe their are 3.7 litres in a gallon.



Thanks

Paul

I pondered the same myself, but for me the diesel option became less about payback dollars this time. After a few close calls in my previous underpowered diesel, I promised myself that I'd buy the most capability available in my next truck. I think I made the right choice but I have not had the TC on yet. I'm certain this time I won't run out of I-95 ramp trying to get up to hwy speed. Makes no difference whether I camp 1x or 20x per year, better to play it safe.

I have a 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie diesel 6.7 Longbed crew DRW(non DEF) and this IS the most comfortable & powerful vehicle that I have had so far. Having previously owned a 2002 Ford F250 7.3 diesel and then a 2011 Silverado 2500 Duramax.

The Ram on a 4000km trip last year from Sydney to Perth, I arrived without a backache after four days and had great takeoff at 60mph/100kph to pass Semi's very quickly. Very quiet in the cab too! This trip was without camper.

I get around 13.6-14mpg with my 6000lb loaded camper at 95kph/60mph.

GO DIESEL!