How important is fuel tank capacity (range) towing a fifth wheel with family?
We are searching for a 3/4 ton truck for a 4-5 month tour of the western national parks in a <12000# GVWR and <2500#pin fifth wheel. We'd like a short bed and don't want an auxiliary tank. We want a truck in warranty / extended warranty (2013-2015 and <75k mi). Hoping to find one for less than $32k. We have a baby and toddler, so we will likely stop every 1-2 hours anyways.
Options (2014s):
F250 SB 35 gal gas
F250 SB 26 gal diesel
2500HD SB 36 gal gas
2500HD SB 36 gal diesel - Extra 120 mi or 2 hrs between fillups
Thanks for the advice.
We are searching for a 3/4 ton truck for a 4-5 month tour of the western national parks in a <12000# GVWR and <2500#pin fifth wheel. We'd like a short bed and don't want an auxiliary tank. We want a truck in warranty / extended warranty (2013-2015 and <75k mi). Hoping to find one for less than $32k. We have a baby and toddler, so we will likely stop every 1-2 hours anyways.
Options (2014s):
F250 SB 35 gal gas
F250 SB 26 gal diesel
2500HD SB 36 gal gas
2500HD SB 36 gal diesel - Extra 120 mi or 2 hrs between fillups
Thanks for the advice.