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2015 F350 6.2 gas pulling new 34ft 5th

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Old 03-22-2018, 08:34 PM
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Default 2015 F350 6.2 gas pulling new 34ft 5th

So last fall I bought a 15 F350 in great shape with low miles with the 6.2 gas. Of course the salesman said "oh yeah, it will pull anything a diesel will" So, I just bought a new Montana High Country 34 ft. 5th wheel. I live in NW Wyoming and plan on pulling camper (with a trailer behind with side by side on it) . Most of my trips will be within two hours but many mountain climbs. How will this gasser handle it? When you search for 6.2 versus diesel on here, you get a lot of 6.2 fans......all thoughts appreciated
 
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Old 07-04-2018, 12:44 PM
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It's all about the torque. You always hear about HP, doesn't matter much when towing, especially uphill, it's the torque.
6.2 gasser 405 lb/ft @ 4500 rpm hp rating - 385 @ 5500 rpm
6.7 diesel 860 lb/ft @ 1600 rpm hp rating - 440 @ 2800 rpm

The 6.2 is "adequate" but can't touch the 6.7, plus the fuel economy is much better on the 6.7.

Just sayn'
 
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Old 07-05-2018, 09:10 AM
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2018 6.7

450/935.
 
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Old 07-05-2018, 11:02 PM
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Torque along with gearing will help keep your engine in that "SWEET" spot when towing. Cuts down on excessive shifting (even when using Tow/Haul mode). What gears does the truck have? The 6.2 will be running at 3X the RPMs as the diesel to get 1/2 the torque the diesel produces.
 
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