blcrandall wrote:
I also drive my daughter to school every day, and it's two hours roundtrip twice a day. We live on the east coast, so our mountains don't compare to those out west. I just simply don't know if I NEED the diesel to pull the Jayco - was hoping to get by with gas. I prefer diesel, they're beasts, just not sure it's completely practical. I was hoping for some insight from some of you who tow. Thanks.
Unless you put a LOT of miles on your truck every year (>50K ?) WITH a load/towing, I don't see how anyone can justify the initial cost, higher fuel cost and higher maintenance cost of a diesel pickup truck. Yes, the torque is fantastic, but ...
Properly equipped, a 2019 F250 with the 6.2L engine and 6 speed transmission has a 22,000 lbs GCWR and 15,000 lbs 5th wheel towing capacity vs 24,100/16,600 for diesel.
Still not in production yet, but Ford's new for 2020 7.3L gas and 10 speed transmission should beat the old 6.2L/6 speed.
(All FCA vehicle have a bad reputation for electrical problems after about 5 years in the snow belt.)
