5 Best Trucks for Towing . See the Best Diesel Trucks on the Market. With the seemingly limitless number of pickup truck configurations, it can be hard to know where to begin your search for the perfect truck. Top 5 pros & cons of getting a diesel vs. gas pickup. The models highlighted are among Edmunds' top-rated midsize, large and heavy-duty pickups. Kent "Mr Truck" Sundling, Nathan Adlen, and Andre Smirnov discuss. Ram 1500 The best.
Why should you buy this: It’s a capable truck that doesn’t skimp on tech. What is the best diesel truck for every day use?
Not everyone needs a truck to do truck stuff, but for those who do, here are 10 of the best trucks for towing in each class. Carry, haul, and tow it all with these friendly monsters ... Great maneuverability, ultra-smooth turbo-diesel engine , and it is quiet inside and out.
For example, a gasoline-powered one-ton truck hauling a 3,000 pound truck camper at 60 mph, will typically get 9 to 10 mpg, while a similar size truck with a diesel engine doing the same speed will easily achieve 14 mpg. Of course, those mileage figures will vary, depending on the terrain (like driving in the mountains), but the mileage gap between the two won’t.
Who’s it for: Anyone who wants a pickup truck that also works as a daily driver.
Edmunds selects the best trucks for towing for 2019. With their abundant power and torque, diesels can usually get the job done while barely breaking a sweat. Which makes more sense for you? During desert season I also tow a 21' Toy Hauler to the desert fully loaded with 2 quads 100 gallons of water and about 40 gallons of fuel and coolers and all that crap its just to hard for the silverado to pull that. Diesel powered pickups have long been the choice for buyers in need of serious towing and hauling capability.
My current vehicle is a 2002 5.3L Z71 Silverado and I drive it every day.