Newbie here, advice on tow rig?
To preface, sorry for the long first post. I've read about 50 pages of the diesel vs gas thread and it's exhausting, so I thought I'd start my own in hopes of getting some realistic non-biased advice....
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The GM 6.0 liter has plenty of power. I would highly recommend getting one new enough to have the six speed transmission. My last truck had the old 4 speed and 4.10 gears. It was terrible on fuel.
I bought a diesel this time. Having never owned one before I didn't know what to expect. I've only had it a month and so far I have to say it is amazing. I am getting a little better than 16 mpg in town and 20.5 on the highway. I have only done a test run with my TT to check out my hitch set up. The exhaust break is an awesome addition. The pulling power is outstanding.
The diesel added nearly twice the towing capacity that will allow for future upgrades to just about any camper we choose. I was originally looking for a 2006-07 Duramax but found they were high mileage or absolutely beat up with a price tag between $25-$30,000. I bought a 2014 so I am hoping to get at least 10-12 years out of it to help recoup my investment.
I did seriously consider a Ram Mega Cab but could not get a dealer to work with me. Their trucks are very nice so definitely consider them.
I bought a diesel this time. Having never owned one before I didn't know what to expect. I've only had it a month and so far I have to say it is amazing. I am getting a little better than 16 mpg in town and 20.5 on the highway. I have only done a test run with my TT to check out my hitch set up. The exhaust break is an awesome addition. The pulling power is outstanding.
The diesel added nearly twice the towing capacity that will allow for future upgrades to just about any camper we choose. I was originally looking for a 2006-07 Duramax but found they were high mileage or absolutely beat up with a price tag between $25-$30,000. I bought a 2014 so I am hoping to get at least 10-12 years out of it to help recoup my investment.
I did seriously consider a Ram Mega Cab but could not get a dealer to work with me. Their trucks are very nice so definitely consider them.
