twodownzero wrote:
If you get a Diesel engine you will be in cruise control at 80 mph in overdrive with the A/C on up the steepest grade and only when it gets really crazy will you have to downshift.
I agree with above posters that gasoline will get it done as well, but guaranteed if you are used to being loaded heavy with a 351 Windsor, you're going to be absolutely shocked how a modern Diesel attacks the mountains compared to that.
I drive a F-350 6.7 SRW, with the camper about 140 lbs over GVWR and pulling a ~3,000 boat for a total weight of 14,660. I just recently purchased the camper and so I have not taken it to the mountains as of yet, but I don't expect any problems. If you are from Colorado, you may know that stretch of I-25 south of Highway 56. Fully loaded as per above, I could easily do 80+ up that hill and routinely just leave it on 75 with the cruise control on.
