strykerpsg
Tremor Buff
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2021
- Messages
- 98
- Reaction Points
- 251
- Location
- Roy, WA
- Military
- Army (1991-2016)
- Current Ride
- 2022 F250 King Ranch Antimatter Blue (25 SEP 2022)
- Current Ride #2
- 2019 Challenger Redeye (5 JAN 2019)
Afternoon all,
Having watched sooo many YouTube videos and read so many forums, I just wanted to get a general consensus here as well.
My initial thoughts on buying a HD was to tow a nice off road travel trailer (Black Series HQ21 @ 8000lbs loaded) off some beaten paths. My initial truck purchase was my 20 Ram Rebel, which can tow just shy of 12,000. However, it's a light duty frame and many of my peers recommended looking at an HD so the trailer doesn't take control of my light duty truck on windy days. So, begin my quest.
I initially looked at the Power Wagon but was shocked it actually towed less than my Rebel because of it's purpose built off road suspension, made sense. Then I considered the Ram 2500 diesels and adding a winch. Not a bad idea, but now spending an additional $7k or more for a winch and bumper and only modest off road capabilities added. Then I came across the Tremor package, that could add a winch too, yes! It was like the heavens opened up and shone light on a Ford dealership.
I then began the toss between diesel and 7.3 gas. I wanted to best of best towing and best gas mileage. I then began reading about maintenance upkeep on diesels, updated EPA specs and found it harder to justify the extra $10k all manufacturers were asking for diesels. Another common theme became how often would I be towing? If more than a few times a year, diesel a better choice. If only a few times a year, gas a cheaper option and lower maintenance costs.
Since I live in the beautiful PNW, diesel prices are pretty comparable to gas prices, so not a win to justify the costs. The garage fitment is a whole other issue, but gives me a reason to build a shelter pad for washing vehicles and storing my new F250.
After this long winded narrative, I guess I would ask why did you choose 7.3 gas or 6.7 diesel?
Thanks all for reading an likely rolling your eyes and saying "not another gas vs diesel thread..."
Best regards,
Matt
Having watched sooo many YouTube videos and read so many forums, I just wanted to get a general consensus here as well.
My initial thoughts on buying a HD was to tow a nice off road travel trailer (Black Series HQ21 @ 8000lbs loaded) off some beaten paths. My initial truck purchase was my 20 Ram Rebel, which can tow just shy of 12,000. However, it's a light duty frame and many of my peers recommended looking at an HD so the trailer doesn't take control of my light duty truck on windy days. So, begin my quest.
I initially looked at the Power Wagon but was shocked it actually towed less than my Rebel because of it's purpose built off road suspension, made sense. Then I considered the Ram 2500 diesels and adding a winch. Not a bad idea, but now spending an additional $7k or more for a winch and bumper and only modest off road capabilities added. Then I came across the Tremor package, that could add a winch too, yes! It was like the heavens opened up and shone light on a Ford dealership.
I then began the toss between diesel and 7.3 gas. I wanted to best of best towing and best gas mileage. I then began reading about maintenance upkeep on diesels, updated EPA specs and found it harder to justify the extra $10k all manufacturers were asking for diesels. Another common theme became how often would I be towing? If more than a few times a year, diesel a better choice. If only a few times a year, gas a cheaper option and lower maintenance costs.
Since I live in the beautiful PNW, diesel prices are pretty comparable to gas prices, so not a win to justify the costs. The garage fitment is a whole other issue, but gives me a reason to build a shelter pad for washing vehicles and storing my new F250.
After this long winded narrative, I guess I would ask why did you choose 7.3 gas or 6.7 diesel?
Thanks all for reading an likely rolling your eyes and saying "not another gas vs diesel thread..."
Best regards,
Matt