dogger15

Pretty much my criteria. I wanted something that could drag a 10,000 lb
trailer around safely and comfortably for the occupants, was more or less
civilized to drive unladen, and of course it has to be reliable.

I looked at and test drove all three (four) brands then picked a winner
based on my specific needs. IMO, all the diesel super duties are very
capable trucks and more than enough for our needs. Just pick your
favorite brand and go.

T&T Racing

Dan, see you at Watkins Glen June 13 and 14. I owe you a coffee from last year. What do you add to the coffee?

My tow vehicle is a Chevy

Viperbob1

My Dodge was my first diesel. Will never have anything else. I tow a 15K pound bumper pull trailer with extended height and get 12.5 MPG and effortless towing. Several customers went the Dodge route, and have had ZERO issues and love them. 2 customers had Fords and have had numerous issues back and forth to the dealer. Also as mentioned the suspension seems to sag very easy. We rented some Dodges first and were towing a 8k lb trailer and had a 900 golf car in the bed. No suspension sag or anything but comfort even with 4 guys in it.

linzman

What about the new Nissan Titan XD?
Cummings 5.0L and Asin transmission.
Drives more like a 250 than a 150.

rlm328

I have a 2012 F250 King Ranch diesel and could not be happier. The first thing you will want to do is have air bags put in the rear. I did my own installation, took an afternoon. I used the Air Lift springs, I got their on board compressor.

The reason the springs are so soft is so that you don't beat yourself to death when you don't have a trailer attached.

The F250 is extremely comfortable to drive, I have driven a lot of diesels and the F250 is by far and away the best of them. I have over 60k on mine. Don't think twice about taking it on a road trip.

All of the 3/4 ton trucks have more power than you will ever use.

techno99

Bob, I'm lucky to get 11 MPG towing my 24' ATC TAG with my 2008 Dodge diesel (at around 65MPH) Do you think your getting better mileage is due to the newer truck?

the_vetman

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Ford 6.0 and 6.4 L engines known for having problems? Head studs, EGR, etc. 7.3 engine was the one to have. Have the new engines solved those problems?

Drew_K

I bought my 2013 F250 Lariat diesel new. MSRP was around 61-62k. I bought it for 50-51k, going from memory, and it wasn't a special deal like a year end close out. I'm in Texas, so the prices in your area may be different.

Viperbob1

Put on a GOOD cold air box and a egr and DPF delete. You will get about 20-22 mpg around town and wont even know the trailer is behind you.

GT3DE

Bought new F450 in May 2012, sticker 70k, paid 60k. Loaded, lots options. Had been sitting on lot since February.

Spyerx

Cayenne break?

audipwr1

Naw just wondering if I should be towing this trailer with it

the_vetman

Cayenne diesel tows very well. Though you'll hear lots of opinions as to why you shouldn't due to its short wheelbase...

rlm328

With my 6.7 pulling a 26-ft box tag trailer at 70 mph I am getting around 14 mpg on the highway.

The old Navistars were junk. the new 6.7 solved these problems.

If you do not mind voiding your warranty. Almost any engine work on these things require the cab to be removed. A very expensive proposition to save a couple of mpg.

rlm328

At your next club or race event ask one of the guys there that you know if you can pull your trailer with their PU to get a feel for the difference between what you are using and what the PU has to offer.

If you lived down here I would meet you tomorrow so you could see the difference.