Dually life? What about Ford 6.2L

[agesilaus]

As my search for a replacement for my totaled F350 I see a number of RAM diesel 3500 duallys (2017) showing up at a very good price. One in particular a Laredo at 40K with all sorts of options.
I've never driven a drw before and it seems overkill for our 9K Trailer.
Are they that much harder to drive and park? What about mileage? Better than a gasser anyway I assume. We'll look at it Tuesday probably.
Lots of gas 6.2L around at a good price. And thoughts on that engine from owners?

[wowens79]

From what I've read the 6.2 is a solid reliable engine, but not tons of power. Fords new 7.3 gas seems to be a beast for a gas motor. It came out in 2020, so there are a few used ones out there. Unfortunately they are more than you can order a new one for.

Sorry your old truck got totaled, it's a rough time to need to buy a truck.

[Ivylog]

Recently bought a new F350 4X4 single tire with 6.2 for $43K. No it doesn’t have the power of a diesel but also not $80K. Use it mainly to pull a heavy trailer(15,000+ lbs) locally so only getting 5-6 mpg and the 10 speed takes a little getting used to but it does the job.
Gets down to how many miles/year you’ll be towing and you do not need a dually.