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02-25-2014, 04:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Diesel!
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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02-25-2014, 11:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Nothing like the voice of experience talking!! 
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quote:Originally posted by Captain Joe
I use to own the 3750FL and trust me, you need a diesel, 1 ton, and preferably a dually for stability. It will last a lifetime and has better resale value.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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02-25-2014, 11:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I've never been sorry I bought my truck with a Cummins diesel. I traded in a gasser that screamed going up grades that the diesel doesn't even drop a gear. Capability is best measured when you need it. Good luck with your choice.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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02-25-2014, 03:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Wow, there's so much pro-diesel recommendations here, I'm looking for the OP to go with a gasser just to annoy our recommendations. I do know there are gassers out there, but not sure they could tow a late model Montana. I for one am gonna need a new truck (probably a dually) if I ever find some gold and get a new Montana or Big Sky.
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02-26-2014, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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There's no mention of a very important safety feature besides the Gas / Diesel debate is BRAKING.
2500 and 3500 or F250 and F350 have better brakes for STOPPING SAFELY and the diesels have the ENGINE / EXHAUST BRAKING for added stopping power.
IMO buy the diesel for all the extra features that you should have when towing.
Scott
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02-26-2014, 08:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Great point. Very seldom do I use the brakes going thru the passes out here since the exhaust brake and the tow haul mode take care of that for me.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-26-2014, 12:43 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kernersville
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #13857
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After going 1st with a gasser, then with a 2500, I finally got a diesel dually. not only is the diesel a ton more powerful, but with a dually you don't really have to be concerned with pin weight unless you buy an awful big 5th wheel. I thought the dually would be a pain, but I love it and it is extremely stable towing....
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02-27-2014, 03:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Oh a big block gasser will pull a large Montana just fine. We did our first big trip with our 206 3400 with a 2005 V-10 F-350 Long bed, CC, dually.4:30 diff. We did over 7K miles out west and back and did some of the big hills. Spent a lot on Fuel. Did not get up the hills very fast but who is in a hurry. The truck did scream but the big blocks can take it. On straight and fairly level we had no problem keeping at 60/65 MPH or better. The V-10 was a pulling beast.
We did go diesel on our return. The diesel does the all over job much better. If the truck is used mostly as a daily driver and you are a low end RV user I don't think I would spend the extra $$ on the diesel. The diesel is at its best pulling heavy loads.
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03-05-2014, 01:59 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Gull Lake
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #13975
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a 6.4 gas in a 3500 single rear wheel is only rated to pull 15000ib so it wouldnt work anyway.
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03-05-2014, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
Great point. Very seldom do I use the brakes going thru the passes out here since the exhaust brake and the tow haul mode take care of that for me.
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2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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