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Old 06-28-2016, 12:24 PM   #21
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I traded in my '14 1500 with the 6.2 gasser for a GMC 2500 Duramax and I wish I got the duramax first. What a difference in towing to everyday use. From a fuel perspective, I fill up the duramax once every other week compared to weekly with the gasser. I know the duramax has a bigger tank, but I'm also getting better MPG in the duramax then I did with the 6.2 gasser
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Old 06-28-2016, 12:33 PM   #22
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All I know is my old 2005 GMC 2500 6.0 gasser was getting 13 mpgs....my new DirtyMax is already getting 17.4 mpg(hand calculated) on my daily commute and it only has 2100 miles.......can't wait for it to get broke in. In about 60000 miles
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Old 06-28-2016, 12:41 PM   #23
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I wouldn't compare mpg of an 11 yr old 4 speed with a NEW 6 speed.
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Old 06-28-2016, 12:46 PM   #24
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I wouldn't compare mpg of an 11 yr old 4 speed with a NEW 6 speed.
When you are driving the two I would but OK .....last truck was 2011 Dmax 6 speed 15.9 80000 miles.
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Ok your so towing 7200# and do one long trip and then the rest of year short trips. Can you justify $7900 diesel option when a 3/4 ton gas will do the job and will it be a daily driver? I tow 9000# tt with ease and I do about 6000 miles a year and have no issues. I can get 19mpg emty and average 9/12 towing. I have a 3/4 ton chevy 6.0 and 4:10 gear. Just remember the up keep cost also. Later RJD
If you Buy a Ford the difference between gas and diesel is $2,000. Thats it! I have not see it anymore with any in stock truck. Gas trucks are hard to find and in all honesty why would you not get a diesel for $2,000.00..
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:24 PM   #26
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My Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel gets 22 mph on highway,and 14 to 16 towing our TT
depending on the wind and terrain.
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:24 PM   #27
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I whole heartedly agree with other posters about getting a 1 ton. The cost between 3/4 to 1 ton is minimal. Engines is another story.

I have a 2015 1 ton, RAM Cummins, Crew-cab, 4x4, Long-bed.

Empty and not towing anything I get:
- 21 mpg on the highway.
- 16.5/17 mpg in town

My last trip towing my 11,000lb fifth Wheel, I drove 400 miles, with no wind, climbing from 1000' to over 8000', I got 12.4mpg. That included climbing a LONG 8% grade at 65mph, at 1800-2000rpm.

On the return trip, same road, I had 20-30 knot headwind and got 11.5 mpg.

IMHO, diesel is the way to go. I must add that this is my first diesel vehicle and so far, I LOVE IT!
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I lucked out, got a used 2015 Chevy 2500Hd 4X4 gas, 6.0, Crewcab with standard bed, 3,800 miles, the previous owner had to have diesel! This truck gets 16.6 on my commute to work, about the same as my 1/2 ton 2008 GMC and pulls up to 13000 lb trailer. My trailer is 7400. 34.5ft V-Lite. Just got back from our 1st trip and loved it! Average gas milage towing was 11.4 mpg. Love the backup camera. Paid $35,000.
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If you Buy a Ford the difference between gas and diesel is $2,000. Thats it! I have not see it anymore with any in stock truck. Gas trucks are hard to find and in all honesty why would you not get a diesel for $2,000.00..
Gas are not hard to find and how you came up with 2 grand for a Ford sounds like you get Ford discount. Later RJD
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:39 PM   #30
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I went from a 3/4 ton gasser to a diesel. I'll NEVER go back.
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:40 PM   #31
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Can I add another question into the mix? I might buy my dad's 03 Diesel 2500 Ram. It is an extended cab with an 8 ft bed. I told my husband (retires in one year or less) that we could but his Road King Classic in the bag and take on the road with us. Dry weight is 800lb. We are now driving a Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton, so no bike can go. We are pulling 7590 at the most. By adding the Road King, will we be going over.

Sorry OP for hijacking you post.
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I went from a 1/2 ton gasser to a 3/4 ton diesel and the day I sold the diesel was the happiest day of my life. The guy who bought it was the happiest day of his life. It's all personal preferences.
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:50 PM   #33
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Had a F250 6.2 on an 8000 mile trip. Traded for a 2500Hd diesel and would never go back. Better ride, towing , mileage. One ton makes sense if you have a choice.


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Old 06-28-2016, 01:58 PM   #34
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Here's mine.

I went from Ford 350 V10.
To ram 3500 Cummins.

I've logged 15km on it.
Just did first oil change and fuel filters.

Over the 15km, I averaged 18mpg.

The cummins was the same price as the hemi. ( free cummins in Canada)

Mileage is double the Ford.
Oil change intervals is also double.
So it's a wash.
Diesel is also $.30/L cheaper.
The V10 had power. Just drank fuel.


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@doc73- thanks for the input. This truck will be used for pulling a camper and recreation. Not a daily commuter.
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@doc73- thanks for the input. This truck will be used for pulling a camper and recreation. Not a daily commuter.
If its going to be sitting for weeks at a time.........get the gasser.
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I had a motor home with a 7.5 and a Banks setup. The motor ran great. I live on the front range in Colorado and go west over I-70 several times a year. The motor home with the 7.5 could pull the passes but I always had a cramp in my right leg when I topped Eisenhower pass. I sold the motor home and bought my first fifth wheel and a 2007 Ram with the 6.7 diesel. The weirdest thing occurred. When I go west over Eisenhower I no longer have a leg cramp when I top out on the pass. last spring I decided I wanted a new truck. I really liked the idea of the 6.4 hemi considering this is my daily driver. I did a lot of research, watched some videos and done some pricing. When I had decided to go back to gas I remembered the leg cramp. The truck in my signature is a 2015 Ram 3500 diesel. Once you do it you will love the pull.
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Old 06-28-2016, 02:19 PM   #38
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Only $2K more for a diesel at the Ford dealer?
Sorry pal, more like $8K to $10K? I know, I just bought a new gasser.
Got the 6.2L F250. On the flat with very little wind, I have to fight to keep it below 75 mph. Yeah it feels a grade and a stiff wind is noticeable but overall I can't complain. I'm not towing full time. I noticed one guy on here had the same truck with the Ride Right Air Leveling System. Anybody got intel on any after market products that improve towing or ride comfort, give me a shout. I'm good with most things about my truck except for the ride. I've ridden moto- cross that was smoother than this truck sometimes.
I'm towing a Flagstaff 27 BEWS Super Lite. Which by the way is a much nicer trailer when the propane bottle stay on board. But that's another story.
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I am looking to upgrade from my 1/2 ton Silverado towing a wet weight of 7200lbs to a 3/4 ton. Which does everyone prefer? Most important thing for me is difference in gas mileage. Take one big trip a year and the rest are just an hour or so to local lakes and campgrounds.
The diesels pull like a locomotive. Personally, I'll never have a gas truck again. You will nearly double your fuel mileage and hardly know that 7000 pounds are hitched to your truck. You'll never regret it.
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