Just made the switch to a 2024 Sierra Denali 2500 HD Duramax 6.6. Still mapping out operational costs. Here in Detroit diesel is running +$0.40 over unleaded. But the V8 2500 HD requires premium; which right now is +$0.90 over diesel. In my case I bought used; 18k on the clock for several thousand under bluebook with a clean history. Cost analysis between V8 and diesel will vary significantly based on your area, purchase/engine premium price of the vehicle, mileage driven, etc. It comes down to your situation if a diesel makes sense to you. Focusing on only the HD diesels (6.0L +) and not the smaller ones; also the V8 Gas Equivalent of the HD Diesel...... If you tow/haul frequently, tow/haul heavy loads (+8000k lbs), travel hilly/steep terrain, operate a plow, or simply want to experience everything an HD rig can offer; diesel is the choice for you. Diesel engines can easily go 250k miles and the engine will typically outlast the body and interior. They tow beautifully even on grade. With exhaust braking you save wear on your brakes while traveling/towing downgrade. Generally speaking, MPG, especially while tow/hauling is better than the gas counterpart. Resale value is typically higher than the gas counterpart; absorbing some, if not all of the diesel upgrade cost on a new vehicle. The drawbacks to diesel.....There is more maintenance involved with diesels; DEF fluid, filter changes, oil cost than with gasoline. The availability of diesel may be limited in your area. In many areas the cost of diesel fuel is less than premium. But you will have to factor in maintenance costs. If you tow/haul infrequently, tow/haul moderate loads (-8000k), plan on using for light duty the majority of the time, travel less hilly/steep terrain, and don't plan on keeping the vehicle over 100k miles or 5-7 years then a gasoline V8 would be the better option for you. Gas engines go roughly 100k miles before showing issues or failure. If you plan on disposing of the vehicle around that mileage you won't benefit from the longevity of a diesel engine. This will save you money at purchase; be it new or used. As a side note; if you downgrade from a 1 ton / 3/4 ton to a half ton truck; you can get offroad and track equipped gas engines. Which is right for you? That depends on your situation and preference. For me the choice was clear. I wanted the maximum capability to tow a trailer. I wanted the maximum performance while towing or hauling. The fuel costs with maintenance factored in was a wash. And I plan on keeping my truck past 250k miles. Yea, it can be a pain in the a** to navigate tight parking lots but the 360 camera comes in clutch.

Thank you for showing the extra wires in the thermostat harness. Been trying to figure out how I was going to tear the interior out of a brand-new camper to relocate the sensor. Mine had the extra wires in it. Most of us with 2 A/C units don't stand a chance of them working properly. If one shuts off the other one forces cold air into the unit throwing the sensor reading off even more. Thank you!

That doesn’t include the cost of maintaining a diesel vs gas engine either

CAN YOU INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR SPREADSHEET IN COMMENTS.? I WOULD LOVE TO RUN MY OWN NUMBERS FOR MY 23 YEAR OLD DIESEL. LOL

This was super thorough and I learned a lot. I feel ready to tackle my a/c issue with my Furrion in my Bullet now. I’m noticing on mine that the ac will completely turn off before reaching temperature and the cool will flash on the thermostat. Hoping this helps that issue as well.

You’re lucky not to experience the blank screen on your uConnect 5

Did they give you a discount on the truck? In May I purchased a 2024 LTZ Duramax 2500 HD. Pretty well optioned. I used GM Supplier pricing and saved $5600.

my 2013 3.5 ecoboost f150 lol only gets 17 MPG combined since day one . Lost my ford love on this truck . Have the dreaded Turbo Coolant leak as well.

Towing with a diesel is so much better, engine brake is unreal

I have a Silverado 2500 HD LTZ and the dash is exactly the same however, I do have a center console. Do you have a ham radio license?

The big rigs have bigger dpf filters then what is on your truck so idling isnt good i use rislone dpf cleaner and rislone def cleaner that goes in the def tank and cleans up the crystallization and use diesel fuel injector cleaner its just general maintenance you need to follow so you can prevent codes from coming up

Good review, how long would this run two 60w LED work lights for? Is it upto the job? Thanks

There are a few things you didn’t touch on. The resale value on the diesel will be much higher then the gasser, of course with DEF you do eat up any fuel savings when towing. I would think if you used your truck year round just for work, the diesel’s longevity and resale might edge out a gasser. I own a 2020 F-250 with the 7.3 Godzilla and I tow 16000lbs daily and plow snow in the winter. The only time my truck isn’t working is when I’m doing estimates on jobsites. The 7.3 has been a good engine but there are definitely times I wish I had the extra torque for pulling grades and the exhaust brake for slowing down.

Don’t forget the massively more expensive maintenance/repair costs of the diesel and all the def fluid you have to buy that adds costs too. On top of that, you lose a lot of payload capacity with a heavier diesel engine.

you need to update the sheet for about 16-20k miles per year.

I would NEVER own a gasser HD truck again. Diesel trucks tow so much better....not even close. ESPECIALLY with heavier loads. If you are towing anything over 10k regularly , especially through hills, it's a must IMO.

Excellent video. Only thing I can think that might be in favor of the diesel is resale value. What’s your thoughts on that?

Very good video and you're correct about everything except people that transport if they keep a truck for 5 years with 500,000 mi it's barely worth anything they try to trade every 2 to 2 and 1/2 years while the truck still has value I've talked to him I've known them that's their plan so they don't get the 5-year savings

Diesel is only good if you drive long distances. Not good for city driving.

Great video I’ve been on the fence between diesel and gas so this has helped me tremendously. Thanks!

I had a gmc with the 6.6 gas, in 600 miles it burnt over 3 quarts of oil and turned the remaining oil black, and averaged 7 mpg towing, my last 3 gm trucks were nightmares so now I own a dodge 3500 Cummins and couldn’t be happier

It takes a lot of gas to offset ticking off the $10k diesel engine option.

My perfect truck would be a mild plug in hybrid with a diesel v8. 30 miles pure EV range. Use no fuel during the week to and dron work. Diesel power and fuel economy for longer trips and towing. Electric motor can help with break assist/startup power to improve towing performance.

Installed mine last week it’s awesome

Another angle not considered is maintenance costs. The average gas oil change is considerably less than a diesel if you actually change the diesel fuel filter when the manufacturer suggests.

The crazy thing about a lot of diesel truck owners is that they don't even come close to fully utilizing the capabilities of their truck. It's just cool to say your truck is a diesel. My brother has a diesel, but he rarely uses his truck just to commute. It's mostly used to tow a large 5th wheel rv. Unlike my dad, who put over 100k miles on his diesel truck with only towing a 4000lb trailer 4 times. He drove his truck 90% of the time empty, and he was the one in it. He still thinks he is saving money driving his diesel.

Basically you shouldn't own a truck unless you need one, gas or diseal

You have a beautiful yard. What type of grass is that? I have crunched the numbers on diesel half tons 6 ways from sunday. They don't save money. One thing that most people dont think about is the insurance. The insurance premiums for the 3.0 L duramax was quite a bit more than the 5.3. Then there's the DEF and the oil changes are more expensive and some other stuff. The real only selling point for me would be the added range with those tiny fuel tanks on the 1500s.

Any tips on folding it back up? I have problems getting it to zip shut

I've been looking at harbor freight versions of this to use as a battery box.

Will it charge the small river 2-3?

Go between the cost of initial purchase and ownership plus diesel costing more. It’s really a no-brainer unless you need one.

I’d be curious how the re-sale after 5 years factors in. Diesels seem to hold their value significantly better.

This is why I’m deleting as soon as my warranty is up

I'm puzzled. I have purchased two different cords to power my dinky little furrion monitor. One was rated to send 8 watts of power through the USB port to a 12volt socket. Nope. The second was a cable with adapter, again USB port. Neither will power the monitor for more than a few seconds, then "no signal" appears on the screen and it goes dark. I recon I should test the power coming out of the USB port. OR hardwire something under the dash. New vehicles can pose annoyances!

the 4Xs has a 5 years warranty, so if it the material comes apart folks should claim

My 2022 F-350 powerstroke SRW gets 24 highway unladen. About 18 around town. And when I need to I can tow 20k.

Any further updates on this lock? I’m thinking about buying one.

Fifth wheel around 13000#. Cross country towing 2 times per year-diesel or gas for a srw f350 longbed?

Cost of ownership in all of your examples has made the assumption that when you sell or depose of the vehicle they will net the same. I believe in almost all case the diesel will still have 60-70% of that initial cost difference in value (meaning if there was 10K difference at new there will be 6k difference at 5 yrs). The higher the mileage the more of that will be available on deposal. A diesel with 150k will be at least 7k more than the gasser. Loved the video. It helped me organized my points of why I prefer diesel also.

My battery led display is flashing after a power surge. What do I do I can’t find my manual. I have a jaycopinacle

Very few people buy a diesel truck for fuel economy. We all buy them for the convenience, power, torque, increased peace of mind and towing capacity. I went from a ram 2500 diesel to an F150 5.0 gas. I made sure it was set up with everything I needed to tow my Imagine camper and Malibu wakeboard boat. If I had the choice to make that decision again I would have stuck with the Ram diesel. The power, the convenience and the towing capacity is something I desire to get back to at a future date. I’m thinking an older ram 2500 as a second vehicle non-daily driver because I tow less than 5000 miles per year. I love the breakdown you did. Thanks for sharing!

I did the relocation. It worked good for a while. What I did find without the plenum on it did fine. With the plenum on, after a while the fan almost quit. Found the back pressure from fan caused motor to slow.

I recently bought a truck camper and the manufacturer offered an optional solar setup with lithium batteries. It was thousands of dollars and would have consumed a lot of space inside. Instead, I bought one of the larger Bluetti power stations when it went on sale for around $700. It powers everything inside the camper and gives me 120v outlets when needed. It's a no-brainer.

Don’t forget DEF.

At what point did you grease the front end ball joints, tie rod ends etc.? I just got a new 2500 ZR2 and there is 9 or 10 grease fittings that will eventually have to be greased... Thanks.

Nice review! Thanks.

I would agree with you after trying both major lock companies and producing reviews on KZbin as well, the Onnais RV door lock is indeed a better product and it costs less! Great work on the video! -Keith