Who Daily Drivers their diesel TV?
I am looking for honest real-world feedback from people that use their TV as a daily driver as well. I am thinking of upgrading from my Tundra to get a little more capacity. Tundra has been a great ...
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I had a 2008 Ram 2500 CTD and recently traded in for a 2015 Ram 2500 with CTD. I love the way the Cummins pulls our 12K loaded fifth wheel. It's my daily driver and does a fine job. It is true that diesel maintenance is higher and repairs, while seldom needed, are more expensive.
If you really want an F250, and are pulling under 8K in your case, why not get the 6.2 gas? If you research the transmission gearing (not axle) on your Tundra, as memory serves me, you would find that the towing power is in no way comparable to the F250 with the 6.2 gas and 4.30 rear end (which is J2807 rated to tow over 15K).
If you think you may be towing heavier, want the additional power (like me), or want the better towing MPG (again like me), then the diesel is a fine way to go. I chose the Ram and Cummins because it still has the CP3 fuel pump and 2 fuel filters, and based on my prior truck the towing and reliability was great.
The CP4 fuel pump used on the Ford 6.7 and Duramax diesels create a high repair cost risk I didn't want. That said, I realize the failure rate may be low, but it's a risk I didn't want. If you don't know what I'm referring to, do a little research. Look at user Ricatic threads on his truck. This failure is not that common, but it's expensive.
Again, I think my diesel is a fine daily driver. Good luck. Keith
If you really want an F250, and are pulling under 8K in your case, why not get the 6.2 gas? If you research the transmission gearing (not axle) on your Tundra, as memory serves me, you would find that the towing power is in no way comparable to the F250 with the 6.2 gas and 4.30 rear end (which is J2807 rated to tow over 15K).
If you think you may be towing heavier, want the additional power (like me), or want the better towing MPG (again like me), then the diesel is a fine way to go. I chose the Ram and Cummins because it still has the CP3 fuel pump and 2 fuel filters, and based on my prior truck the towing and reliability was great.
The CP4 fuel pump used on the Ford 6.7 and Duramax diesels create a high repair cost risk I didn't want. That said, I realize the failure rate may be low, but it's a risk I didn't want. If you don't know what I'm referring to, do a little research. Look at user Ricatic threads on his truck. This failure is not that common, but it's expensive.
Again, I think my diesel is a fine daily driver. Good luck. Keith
