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Old 04-14-2024, 11:53 AM
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Thanks all for your replies.

Summarizing my answers to some of the questions asked:
  1. 8000 lbs. weight
    This is Maximum Trailer Capacity (GVWR) (lbs.) weight.
    Dealer recommended at. least 10,000 lbs towing capacity.
  2. Trailer vs. RV
    An RV is still a consideration, one reason for the truck/trailer combo has already been mentioned, having a vehicle after getting settled at the campground.
    Another one is that the p/u truck can be used for anything else that requires hauling, etc., e.g. working on the house, landscaping, etc.
    My wife fell in love with the trailer we are eye-balling and while some of the RVs were nice too, none of them comes close (so I am told )
  3. Diesel vs. gas
    While I know nothing about pickups, I know a lot about Diesels, there is no better use case for them than hauling and heavy load.
    FYI: I am getting up to 35mpg with my Cayenne and 50mpg with my 328d wagon which puts a smile on my face every time I fill them up.
    While you probably spend more on a diesel if you add everything up, I'd cringe about the single-digit mpg at the pump with a 7L V8 gas guzzler.
    Also, all of my 7 RV rentals in Canada and the US and 3 Ryder truck rentals for cross-country moves were gas trucks, thanks but no thanks.

Will check out the links next.
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