Poohper wrote:
Hi Everyone,
We are in the processing of looking for another truck to tow our 35' Travel trailer. Our truck (2007 Ford F250 Diesel)is on it's last leg
We are now looking at the Chevy, Dodge and GMC.
What do you tow your Travel Trailers with and should we stick with the diesel? Should we also get the 4X4 and what engine size should we look for.!
Unfortunately you currently own one of the more problematic engines produced in recent memory. There are ways to bullet proof the 6.0L Powerstroke engine and correct the inherent problems. If you want to spend $$thousands$$ on your current truck you would likely have a good tow machine.
I towed for 10 years with a Chevy 6.0L gas engine in a 2004 200HD. The truck was rock solid reliable and towed my 34’ TT just fine. It screamed in the hills of East Tennessee but it made it fine.
When I got my fifth wheel I bought the Ram Cummins in my signature. This was a night and day towing difference. We towed through Wyoming last year and the power combined with the exhaust brake made the mountain passes very easy to handle.
The Chevy was 2wd and I spent several occasions stuck on wet grass, wet boat ramps, and muddy conditions. The Ram is 4x4 and I have yet to be stuck.
The Chevy served me well and I was happy with it. The Ram is just a different and much better towing experience. If I were to buy again, I’d get the same Ram in a heart beat. Also the 4x4 is so convenient I don’t think I’ll ever own a 2WD truck again.
KJ
