First Tow With The Ford F350 7.3L Gas: Does It Tow My Fifth Wheel Better Than The Diesel Options???

[@jrod2500]

I get 7ish with the 4:30 gears towing my grand design 350m I really only get after it when I’m passing Cummins while making parody’s videos to go viral for Justin. Hahaha

[@jamesorr2832]

You must be counting the Cummins that was stopped for Fuel!! Pass a Cummins you silly BOY!!

[@krisbeaver2901]

@@jamesorr2832 You really won't like this.. Nice rolling hills in NW Indiana. My 2020 F150 with the 2.7L towing right at #6800 of 31' long travel trailer. I used to pass the hot shot guys in their diesels constantly when they where hauling fivers. And that engines so small you can pop the hood, crawl in, and eat lunch on the intake without touching the exhaust! But.. I wouldn't even dare pulling in the mountains with it!

[@williamolliges2622]

There was another KZbinr that towed a heavy piece of equipment from Salt Lake to Casper WY, with a 7.3 gasser that did pretty good.

[@spin0491]

@@krisbeaver2901I mean if that diesel is fully loaded he would be a lot heavier more than double the weight and still probably at 1900 rpm’s while your at 3500/4000 or higher

[@krisbeaver2901]

@@spin0491 true.. BUT.. your gas engines make their best power at around 4k. My 7.3L Zilla's power/torque band is between 3800 - 4600. Considering red lines at almost 8k, the engines built to operate at those RPMs. Granted, it's louder when you need it. Now the 7.3L.. with a 12k fiver just averaged me 12.8mpg at 60mph for it's maiden trip (60 miles).

[@bryanreiser5823]

I just got out of that same truck. Although the 7.3 L did a good job with my 40 foot toy hauler, the ram 3500 Cummins diesel is like night and day compared to the Ford 7.3 L. A 17 mile trip is not enough to get a real world experience. With the Ford we would travel 400 or 500 miles a day, and I would be completely worn out, trying to prepare for going up hills and making the transmission downshift so that we didn’t get jarred right in the middle of the hill. We just got back from a 2000 mile trip with the ram and I never got tired from driving. So glad I switched to the diesel.

[@MrJuventino451]

I hear ya bro. Wife and i both have 6.7 powerstrokes and i bought a 7.3 F350 single wheel to give it a shot. I've got a 32ft dual tandem gooseneck that i use for my backhoe or D4 dozer. Honestly it pulls good around town but with that much weight you dont want to be out on freeways trying to keep up with traffic. Same with our 41ft Cedar Creek 5th wheel. Our 6.7 f250s with lifts and 37 inch tires give us way more power and better towing mileage than the stock 7.3. Then add in a aux fuel tank with toolbox and crapload of tools. Lol. I'd say the 7.3 is a decent around town hauler or lighter rv tow vehicle. If i want 6mpg i'll take my 98 peterbilt.

[@tarheelquality]

I am towing 17,000 lbs with my 6.4 Ram, and it does well. Have a 7.3 F350 on order. Towing capacity of 20k+ and more horses and torque than my 6.4. People forget that the 7.3 and 6.4 both have more power than the diesels from the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@tarheelquality I'm grossing 27k lbs with a 7.3/4.30 and it does just fine. I can accelerate to 70mph without ever needing to go above 3k RPM.

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

@@wakeupamerica2024 So your the reason traffic is always backed up Mr I don’t accelerate over 3k RPM towing over my vehicles limit.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@Back_door_bandit_98 that isn't over the limit #1 and #2 it gets to 70mph just fine without beating on it. How am I holding up traffic if I am going 70mph?

[@toushhog]

I have had multiple diesel in every brand. I just got a 2022 7.3 with 4.30s and I am extremely impressed with the performance loaded and empty. My trailers weigh 14k and it does great.

[@southernlandscapedesigns8081]

How does the 4.30 feel as a daily driver without the trailer? I pull a skid steer and 2 mini Excavators on gooseneck trailers about 50 to 75x per year. Trailer weighs 5,000. Skid steer weighs 11,000, so trailer is 16,000 pounds total. Def over my GVWR of 14k and 15k for my two trailers. Looking to get F 250 or F350 with SRW. Dually is obviously better for hauling but not great for daily driver.

[@toushhog]

It is great. It is the best of both worlds. Everyone thinks it’s going to be to low geared. With the 10 speed it’s geared perfect. With 34 inch tires I am 2000 rpm’s at 72 mph. I would say it pulls as good or maybe just a little better as a mid 2000s stock diesel. Like a 6.0 ford diesel or the first gen 6.7 Cummins non deleted.

[@toushhog]

Only complaint with mine I wish I would have got a long bed to get the 48 gallon gas tank instead of the 35 gallon with the short bed, and the transmission is a little aggressive sometimes when you put it in gear or if your going real slow across a parking lot it gets confused on what gear it needs to be in.

[@wildwest6771]

I have a 2021 f350 7.3l w/4.30 gears. I live out west and pull a 38 ft 14k 5er all over the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. No issues so far. I average about 9 mpg when towing but I also have the 58 gallon transfer flow replacement tank so I can go ~400+ miles when towing…over 750 miles when not towing. When towing, I keep it between 65 and 68 mph and master when to use and not use the cruise control and also lock out gears when needed to optimize the mpg. I am only a weekend warrior so this is perfect for my use.

[@leestanphill1]

As a 25 year cummins guy, I just converted to a 2022 7.3 crew cab Lariat 4x4 w 4.30's. It is Apples to Oranges to compare it to the diesel, but it’s a hell of a sweet Apple. My only regret is not going with the Dually. Between all the emissions crap my 12, 17, and 21 ram had, the initial 10k investment, double the maintenance costs, and $1.50/gal more expensive diesel, the gas was a no brainer unless I was going to be hauling heavy in the mountains for a career like I used to running hot shots. I've towed about 4000 miles with it mainly in south & west Texas, averaging 6-9Mpg. My cummins usually averaged 8-10 towing the same 30' TT. I usually lock out 9th & 10th gears unless it's flat and no headwind. It sure is a great platform. Love it.

[@FiliSuperDuty]

I see what you mean about the GMC being behind the axle and that buying you some space, but you’re better off from a physics perspective having the king pin directly over the axle or even in front of it. But yeah, that is close! I have the bed cam in my F350 and you still can’t see much. I see lots of guys do an auxiliary cam on the floor of the bed to get a side shot of everything going on.

[@Charlie-bl3kq]

So, you wouldnt recommend a F350 7.3L gas for non-CDL hotshotting?

[@leestanphill1]

@@Charlie-bl3kq if you are pulling over 20k and in the mountains no.. How much weight are you talking?

[@leestanphill1]

@@Charlie-bl3kq check this guy out. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it for hot shotting on occasion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbCdJeIfKagrMk

[@chadboer1879]

What gear ratio are you running? I assume 430s?

[@raptordan6851]

If personally have to say no, I had a 2021 f350 7.3 gasser and towing my 26ft bumper tow toy hauler with three quads and gear and I was around 4 miles per gallon

[@brianstokes7206]

This truck is running 3.73 Gears with electric lockers. Axle code 3E on door sticker @ 3:14 on video.

[@wacdmc1424]

Nice review. I’m driving a 2022 Class A motor home towing a 2015 Equinox. The motor home is equipped with the 7.3 engine. I’m running around 25K pounds with the Equinox and have no issues with that motor. I’m averaging about 8 mpg running 62 miles per hour. Yeah the diesel will go over a mountain pass faster but I’ll make it no problem. In the motor home world, the cost of a diesel is prohibitive to most. The 7.3 is a great option.

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

JB, love your reaction right around 7:40. I'm coming up on 58 years of age, and I'm still like a little boy in a toy store, when I get to pull stuff in my truck. Granted, I drive an 18 wheeler for a living, but there's just something that makes me smile when my Ford is pulling a load. I want SO badly to get a 7.3, but I may have to end up settling for a 6.2. Great channel man, you're one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@WHavriloRT]

You and Colton Brown are the only channels doing this with the 7.3 please keep it up.

[@skiphadduck1331]

Appreciate the honest mpg review. I have a 22 F-350 and pulling my 24' TH loaded get about 7.6 mpg. I love the truck. I've seen other channels stating they get 12-14 mpg towing, that's not real world numbers. Keep up the good work.

[@johnandrobinmccoy8305]

My question is going down a 6% grade for 4-6 miles. The diesel exhaust brake in any of the big 3 is almost too easy, just pick your speed. Don't get me wrong, I like the 7.3 gas, but out west in the mountains, diesel will make for a stress free towing day.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Personally, as a former 7.3L Power Stroke owner, I always appreciated the towing capabilities of the diesel. But that was only about 20% of my driving, if I'm being honest, and it was just too thirsty the rest of the time. That was 20 years ago, before all the emissions crap that makes modern diesels absolutely fragile by comparison. I have been eyeballing the 7.3 Godzilla for my next power plant, and I really haven't seen any complaints... just honest reviews like this one. I guess the moral of the story is, if you are a full time RV person towing something heavy and consistently, the diesel may still be the answer for longevity sake. If you are just a weekend hauler who uses the truck as a daily, the gasser is likely the better choice. Great video!

[@chrism2042]

Years ago I had a Chevy 3500 dually with 454 towing a small 20' GN horse trailer with 2 horses which done great towing local, until we decided to take the horses to the mountains. When a loaded dump truck passed me going up the mountain and the gasser sounding like it was going to grenade itself, I told my wife that was the last time I will tow with a gas truck. What sucked was I had a new Dodge diesel sitting at home waiting for a GN hitch. I have owned a diesel since then.

[@hahaadventures4838]

Yup! Gassers suck compared to diesels when towing, that’s for sure! I’ve had a few recently and my diesel still tows so much better!

[@JB-ej8zy]

The gas engines have come along way since then the tbi 454 only had 230 hp and 385 torque and vortec was 290 hp and 410 torque so you really cant even compare a truck like he is reviewing to something from 25-30 years ago.

[@erikswensen425]

@@JB-ej8zy I agree, Vortec 454s make less power than a 6.2 Super Duty, and even the new 5.0 F150 @ 400hp/410ftlbs

[@HomerRules]

@@JB-ej8zy yes you can. Diesel back then weren’t that great either but still out preformed the gas motors even then. There is a reason diesels are kings when it comes to pulling or pushing

[@chrism2042]

@@JB-ej8zy - Sure, the current gas engines are much better than previous gas engines but that's also comparing them to the advancements in diesel engines. Pulling mountain grades, then no engine brake on the down grade will be the difference.

[@brockloy2210]

I can't wait for the test with the 6.6L, I'll be in the market for either the ford or chevy, gmc gasser HD so I'm loving these reviews making my research so much easier, ty.

[@Uncle_Fester24]

With forscan you can put the numbers above the gauge for oil temp etc. Turn off the annoying Chimes. Turn your c-clamps driving lights brightness up, and turn on bambi mode that allows your brights quad beam and driving lights on at the same time.. so many forscan cheat codes!

[@busterterry8659]

JB, I upgraded to the 7.3 F350 LB from the 6.2 gas 250 and the difference is significant. Just yesterday did many of the Forscan mods mentioned and it makes things much easier to monitor. Why Ford doesn't provide them is curious. Certainly the diesels are better overall for towing, but

[@markgerdes6440]

Buying a one ton truck with a short box is like cutting the balls off your prize bull.

[@Titanlessmatt]

Love the videos. Let's see the 7.3 tow 18k+ up a 6% grade. I think that's where we will see the difference. I have a 17 6.7 and going through mammoth or up the grapevine the truck will do 60 no problem. Gas might be ok for 15k in the flats but I think with the bigger toy haulers and mountains no replacement for diesel.

[@wrokjon]

There's already a video of someone doing it with 24k+.

[@bryanthornton6787]

The Fast Lane Truck channel has videos of them pulling 15,000lbs up a 7% grade for 8 miles to an elevation of around 11,000 feet trying to maintain the speed limit of 60mph. The 7.3 finished only 20 sec behind the Cummins and Duramax, and all three had the pedal to the floor doing it. Doesn't seem so bad for a naturally aspirated engine to me. That said, if I lived in terrain like that and towed a lot, I would choose a diesel option.

[@slaytanic921]

@@wrokjon link us pls

[@ALMX5DP]

@@bryanthornton6787 I dont think TFL tests that way. I think they adhere to speed limits which is why the 7.3 is only 20 seconds back. But that is still good information to say that for regular people pulling on public highways, it's a very attractive proposition.

[@XploreAz]

@@slaytanic921 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbCdJeIfKagrMk

[@roadglide1142]

My 2021 F-350 7.3 Godzilla has 4.30 gears which includes the big diesel rear axle also ⚙️ & it will tow that camper even better than that truck! 😂 With the price of diesel fuel & the diesel option it’s a total wash ! I’ll take my gasser any day everyday especially out of warranty! I also have two batteries & two alternators also! Screw diesel ! My truck is rated at 20K gooseneck towing & has 4300 Lbs payload!

[@pocketglobe]

What’s the mpg when towing with the 4.3 gear?

[@wrotedog]

Sounds like a chevy 7.4 vortec on start up.

[@Mang213]

All that these HD trucks with gas engines need is a simple low pressure turbo setup. That Ford 7.3 and GM's 6.6, with either a 3.73 or 4.10 rear and their respective 10spd transmissions, are more than strong enough to do the work of a diesel. These are horsepower numbers that are equivalent to 10 yr old diesels, and the torque numbers match 15-20 yr old diesel figures. All of these engines are pretty badass nowadays, but that 10spd 6.6 Chevy will be mine someday soon

[@ronjamski3911]

I had a gasser and towed a travel trailer, I did not like to hear it going at red line to get up a hill. I am diesel guy now.

[@billlambert4153]

I've had the 7.3 in 2 newer motor homes and it is a great motor tons of power and decent fuel economy for what it is.

[@Orleans607]

I always drove Gas trucks. But last year I purchase a diesel truck to haul my generators across states. Damn I really like the ride and feel with my diesel truck. I still drive my gas truck in town. But on the highway. My diesel is great.

[@jimmylanders2693]

the gooseneck ball being in front of the axle puts more weight on the front axle, which keeps the rear from squatting and helps with stability

[@BT62240]

JB, I have a 2023 xlt f250 7.3 tremor on order. Trading in a 2015 Ram Cummins. My trailer is 28’ bumper and around 7000 lbs Can’t wait for this new truck!

[@skoffco]

The best truck is the current truck you have! The grass always seems greener on the other side but not always true.

[@randysullivan5723]

Last real gas truck for heavy towing was 07 classic Chevy HD with 8.1 😁

[@andrewski6563]

The two main things I think about when considering gas vs. diesel are that gas has much less range and it's very difficult to refuel at most gas stations. You should do a video where you pull that trailer into several typical gas stations. I'd much rather pull into the truck lanes...

[@robertpulliam9973]

Ive been towing with gas engines since 1978 and have had no problems getting into or out of gas stations. As with any RV configuration you have to make smart decisions.

[@jaywhite1850]

I wouldn’t call my experience VERY difficult. It can be annoying dealing with gas but not difficult at all.

[@supporterofsanity]

@@robertpulliam9973 I’ve been towing RV since 2017 and convenient store gas stations are a pain in the azz 😂Out west I did see quite a few more RV gas lanes at truck stops

[@robertpulliam9973]

@@supporterofsanityit depends on how they are laid out. Personally I’ll wait for an outside island to open up rather than trying to maneuver in and out with a bunch of 4 wheelers who don’t know what they’re doing or to busy on their phone.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Anyone making the consideration isn’t going to be worried about that minor detail. The major concerns are the diesel reliability or lack there of the SCR systems that constantly fail and the 50 miles to derate,That you get once there’s an issue you’ve got 50 miles and you are done you are not towing a trailer anymore you have to get to a dealer within those 15 miles and chances are they’re not gonna be open and they’re not gonna have time to work on your rig right away. Add to that the insanely high cost to repair and maintain them the fact that the diesel engine warranty is useless for the fuel system since most customers end up paying out-of-pocket even on new trucks because of poor quality fuel then you have to go after the station that sold the fuel to you try to get them for $15,000 good luck with that it’s just a nightmare and no one needs. The biggest thing is these diesel trucks are not meant to be daily driven back-and-forth to work with no load they’re meant to be loaded and run for hours on end not a twenty minute to forty minute commute empty that doesn’t do the jobIt’s just a matter of time before your emission system and egr system plugs up. I work on diesel trucks every day I maintain a fleet of them for a highway department most of ours are much larger 9 L Cummins and max force I wish we had a viable gasoline option they just don’t produce the torque in the truck that weighs 30 to 50,000 pounds and is pushing snow uphill. Our trucks are constantly giving us issues with the emission system it is not designed for our application either but there’s nothing we can do about it.

[@khakiswag]

It sounds so good. Not strained at all; floor it and the 7.3 says “you like it, I love it.”

[@djyork1673]

I tow my 2020 Montana HC with a 2011 GMC Denali 2500HD with the Duramax and I have the Goosebox set up. I swapped out the 20" wheels and tires for OEM 18" wheels and tires off of a 3500. My rear axle weight comes in 300 lbs under max and the trailer weighs 13800. I travel up and down the I-15 in Utah and cruise at 70mph and you can't even tell I am towing a 35' 5iver. I average 11-12 mph. No problem going up and down through the passes in central Utah. The Allison tranny is fantastic and I have some reservations about that 10 speed tranny. A-lot of moving parts and gears in that tranny for something to go wrong.

[@kevinkidney7923]

After hauling RVs for years, with both gassers and diesels, I wouldn't get another gasser. The relative lack of torque is the real difference for me. Getting up the Ike Gauntlet in eight minutes is interesting, but what about the other eight hours of your day? In my experience, cruising down the highway is much better in a diesel, hands down. The gassers do okay when conditions are just right, but fall flat when they aren't. For example, my son towed a 23' 5k TT from Hays, KS to the Denver area with a '17 F250/6.2l. He was going into a 20-25mph headwind the whole day with the cruise set at 70. The truck was mostly sitting at 4500PRMs (which probably isn't great) and he was never passing a gas station because he was getting 5.5MPG. I'm sure that the 7.3 is better, but I'm not convinced that it would do any better in the same situation with a 12k 5th wheel.

[@krisbeaver2901]

"relative lack of torque" That right there is why I wouldn't buy any of the 6+L offerings out there, they are just straight GUTLESS. As for the 7.3L.. hmm.. more HP AND Torque than a first or second gen Cummins Turbo Diesel.. say what?!?!?! Yup! I know a lot of guys are diesel heads.. and if your towing for a living, absolutely they make sense. The loaded MPG pays off the engine upcharge quickly and then moderates your DEF and maintenance. And for a living, I mean like a hot shot driver, putting 80k+ on his truck towing per year. But.. the average person isn't doing that. If you crunch the numbers, towing under 500 miles per month, JUST including fuel costs, not def, maintenance, or repairs, that Diesel $10k is going to take about 285,000 miles before you break even on a gasser. Add in def costs and higher maintenance and insurance premiums, and that number quickly goes over 400,000 miles. And that TOTAL Miles, not just towing, to be clear. And ALL of those numbers vanish the instant your CP4 grenades your fuel rails. For an every day driver that tows on weekends or even once or twice from farm to barn weekly, the 7.3L is a better option. And, just an FYI.. I can buy THREE 7.3L's, and have them installed for me, for the initial diesel upfront costs.

[@nafsucof]

that 6.2 engine is a boat anchor, this 7.3 is way different not to mention the 6 speed trans compared to he 10 speed. it’s like not buying diesel because last one you drove was pre modern tech.

[@shaneolsen9394]

@nafsucof I'm so glad you mentioned the 6 speed vs 10 speed. Optimal gearing can make an ok tow into a great tow. I've got an 8 speed 5.7 hemi and it tows better then my old 01 4 speed 5.9 cummins same load same hill same time of year. As a diesel lover my self it was hard to believe but newer engines with newer transmission are bridging the gap from gas to diesel.

[@kevinkidney7923]

@@krisbeaver2901 I had a 24v Cummins and it was way better at towing than the 454 that I had prior. I agree that gassers have come a long way, but there's still a "relative lack of torque" between a modern gasser and a modern diesel. To each his own...

[@krisbeaver2901]

@@kevinkidney7923 agreed. But I really don't need 1050 ft lbs of torque. I'm not trying to move M1 Abrahams tanks! Think of it this way:. Gen 1 Cummins Turbo Diesel has/had 290 ft lbs of max torque. Gen 2's had 330 ft lbs. The new 7.3L has 435 ft lbs. Stick numbers, no tunes or tweeks. And what have you towed with those old Cummins? Horse trailers.. 20k+ box trailers.. huge fifth wheels. The new gassers are more than capable.

[@mjmohn]

JB, We are really interested in your testing. We have the 6.7L and have been considering the 7.3L, so we will be watching closely. It is quite surprising the weights. Our F350 6.7L, Front GAWR 5940, Yours was 4800. Rear GAWR 9750, Yours 6780. Total GVWR 13,300 on the diesel, Yours was only 11,000. Even the tires between the Diesel and Gas was interesting. Our 6.7L LT245/75R17E 121/118S 75 PSI and Your 7.3L LT275/65R18E 123/120S 60/80 PSI. The differences were quite notable between the Diesel and Gas. We use our 6.7L only as a tow rig for the RV and nothing else, so we only get the XL model ($$$$). No need for Corinthian Leather for a tow rig, lol. Great video, as usual JB. Stay Strong. Cheers.

[@doitalldad3032]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this. I blindly ordered a 7.3 to get of diesels and this makes me happy I did

[@Brian-cr6rb]

I cracked up on your pull test, the range on the fuel was like, tick, tick, tick. My 19 f250 6.2 has only given me 11.9 max. Mostly street queen mpg. But I gotta tell you, what a great experience I've had so far. These are the last of the real trucks we may ever see again. I'm not knocking the other brands either, I was born and raised GM. My father owned a Gmc dealer I pretty much grew up in. Never thought I'd wind up with a Ford after all the shopping, options, cost, and everything else. It just ended up being fate. I also had experience with the drive train and how much abuse I've put these trucks through plowing snow and towing at work and had the trust in it to break my father's heart and buy a Ford.

[@gregormaitland5065]

I have a ‘17 F250 CC with the 6.2L. I hear everyone say it’s “gutless”, but it pulls our 10k lb GN horse trailer just fine. We go back and forth between NH and FL and have never had a problem with it. Don’t get me wrong the 7.3l would be great, but the 6.2l does just fine for us.

[@lefthandedfenceguy4924]

I'm real happy with my 7.3. Been done with diesel since August and ain't lookin back.

[@kennygray9013]

It’ll haul that and more. I got a pic of mine when it was less than a week old with a big load of hay on it. Then a video of it just idling along with it as we moved it and escorted our tractor and wagons. Only thing I miss is my ram exhaust brake. The difference in owning offsets the fuel economy. I’ve averaged 13 towing and driving with mine.

[@Jassman3536]

Great review JB. As you know I have a 2020 7.3 w 3.55 gears, carli 3" level, 37's on a 9" wheel and timbrens. I haven't looked back and love this truck for so many reasons. I am a diesel fan boy as well but I have saved so much money in oil changes, filters, additional filters, urea, diesel fuel and what ever else associated with a diesel. What I have also done which really woke this truck up and helped w engine braking is I added a 5 Star tune on 87 octane..3 tunes Called the 87 heavy or light tow and then performance. I tow everywhere from a 34'x12' boat to skid steer and bobcat. Im not going back to a diesel this gas motor gets the job done and saves me the coin. The difference between my 2015 F350 on 37's vs this 2020 F250's on 37's is about 3-4 mpg towing the same loads.

[@vr4787]

The 3/4 & 1 ton diesel glory days have been long gone since the mid 2000s. Diesels didn’t have def and emissions equipment, price of diesel was lower, and they were easier to work on. So gas HD trucks make sense even if you get less mpg and output you save in maintenance and fuel cost.

[@lcmm55]

I have a 34 ft travel trailer 7500 pounds and have a 2021 3.5 V6 twin turbo powerboost. Alot less capacity but 430 hp and 560 lb ft torque. 25-30 mpg around town and 8-10 towing 11,000 lb payload, 1609 lb capacity, class 5 hitch 1160 max hitch wt. It is fast and a real beast to drive when u need it. Almost bought a 21 F250 7.3 and glad I got this. Nice video. Thanks

[@lyleswavel320]

With diesel at times almost $5 to $5.50 a gallon plus Def cost and gas is almost half at $2.70 a gallon and problems modern diesels are having on regen, now 6.4, 6.6, 6.8 and 7.3 naturally asperated gas engines are so attractive.

[@robertlyman9789]

What’s this DEF? I have the old Cummins 5.9

[@ernestohermosillo9145]

“Blinker” fluid….ha ha ha.

[@steventurner83]

Finally!! I have been waiting for you to finally hook up and tow…lol thanks for the video

[@super04fx4]

One thing that may have made it “feel squirrelly” at speed is the fact that you had the front tires at 80psi …with the 7.3l the front max is 60psi because they have a lot less weight up front than the diesel

[@davidcrumpler5714]

I’d like to know what the factory sticker in the door says about tire pressure. So many people read the pressure on the side of the tire and think that’s where it should be when it’s just a max pressure warning. I agree with you 60 is probably more realistic.

[@super04fx4]

@@davidcrumpler5714 looked at mine and it is 60 max…also caught a glimpse in his video and his sticker says 60 also as a max for the front

[@Birdgyver]

That's true about the tire pressure. At the video timestamp of 3:18, you can see what the recommended tire pressure is. 60 front and 80 rear.

[@OneNationUnderGod.45]

The people that try to believe the "Gas will take over Diesel argument" simply dont understand the key difference between a Diesel engine vs a Gas engine. Diesel makes its power (Torque) from a long rod stroke to make very high cylinder compression in order to ignite the slow burning Diesel that burns longer providing a longer amount of time pushing the piston down (making power) which compliments the long rod stroke. Gas ignites from a spark, not from compression like diesel, and so it burns very fast, so shorter rod strokes provide faster revving engines to make power faster(Horsepower), but not more working power(torque). Now imagine you had to roll over a large diameter and heavy log, and you had two log peavey poles to choose from to roll that log, one is 30 inches long, the other one is 60 inches long. Anybody that understands basic mechanical advantage with leverage, would pick the 60 inch pole because it gives more torque to the user to roll the log. Now picture the log representing a truck axle, you would want to choose the tool(Machine) that would create more torque which would be a diesel engine. Anybody that believes gas engines will overtake diesels, quite simply has no clue about how an engine makes usuable power (Torque) and how a diesel engine makes it vs a gas engine.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

Knowing it was all flat area and your gas mileage at what it was I'd say if you like gas stations alot this is the one to get ..wait till the mountains 😫

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

@@toddfrost3019 wow that's incredible..my hemi gets 11 in town...lol

[@JB_WhoWork]

Wait til the next towing video 🤐

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

@@JB_WhoWork you bet JB👍

[@Thedoug369]

The long bed trucks tow big weight better than the short wheelbase ones. The extra length seems ( to me anyway ) to make it more stable, especially at higher speeds. Why anyone would want an F350 diesel, or gas for that matter with a short box mystifies me. I've got an F250 crew cab long bed diesel and I'd drag that fifth wheel of yours 80mph all day long and be totally comfortable doing it. I haven't driven a 7.3 ( gas ) truck yet so thanks for the video ✌

[@ThePackDad]

Not sure I can express how much I can't wait to build my truck's garage/apartment. But seeing your 2 trucks fit into that awesome space is just awesome. Looking forward to getting a 6.8 or 7.3 after a couple more years with my 2017 6.2. My buddy's 2013 has the 5th wheel prep (of that era) and he and I both agree it's worth its weight in gold.

[@JakeB-920]

that 0-70 was insane im die hard diesel… but that was super impressive and that fact i keep seeing guys posting more and more about these 7.3s is really impressive to see what these motors can do and that for about 8k you can get a super charger for them and they’re making 6-700 hp easily with them (depending on pulley size) thanks for the vid JB!

[@Captainforgetful]

That is a 10k trailer.....

[@milleniumann28]

It's more than enough truck for 26k and if your a renegade live on the edge it's enough for grossing 30k! When I crossed the scale at 30k my first thought damn ima get locked up, then I got on the highway and said I'll never buy a diesel again if they keep making these 7.3's!

[@nicholaswilkins4311]

Harrop supercharger - stock internals- 1000 HP. .

[@krisbeaver2901]

Awesome review JB.. I'm glad you're impressed with the 7.3! One thing, you don't get the "engine brake".. instead it's a Transmission Brake. If you want to engage it, you give the brake a quick light tap, and it'll drop you 2-5 gears, you'll rev up and immediately slow down. Takes a bit to get used to it from a diesel braking.

[@uliwehner]

wtf does that even mean? of course you gear down, even with a diesel if needed. you still have better engine braking with a diesel.

[@krisbeaver2901]

@@uliwehner ok.. let's try it this way.. Engine, or exhaust brakes, are based on COMPRESSION. THE 10SPEED transmission doesn't care what the compression is, it is computer controlled and works strictly off the GEARS. It's a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THING.

[@uliwehner]

@@krisbeaver2901 maybe you could reread what i posted? Your post is saying nothing i did not already say. Except the part where you do not make sense

[@krisbeaver2901]

@@uliwehner your right. I'll go take my F350 7.3L back to Ford tomorrow for forgetting to put an engine brake on it. Thanks Jackhole!

[@uliwehner]

@@krisbeaver2901 tow haul mode simply automates downshifting. Certainly convenient.

[@herb7877]

Just FYI; I've towed an RV for 40+ years. Numerous trucks and engine / gearing combinations. I ordered my 21' F350 with the 7.3L gas, 3:73 rear. Did not need or want a diesel. The 7.3 tows as good or better than the diesels did a few years back. Most of my towing is in the hills & mountains of the PNW. We did do a snowbird trip to AZ. In~4k miles I averaged 10.3mpg. Don't remember ever putting my foot to the floor; rarely more than 1/2 way. Around here ~9.7 - 10 mpg (towing). I do run at 62-64mph most of the time. Did 70+ for a bit, but much more relaxed drive a bit slower. Friend with a Duramax and like trailer averaged ~1.5 mpg better. His fuel cost ~$1 - $1.25 more per gal + DEF. He paid an extra $9k for the option above the 7.3 as well. Yes he has more tq going up the long hills, but I had no issues keeping up. Same going down hill. rarely use my brakes as the tranny does the work. If you want or need a diesel; then get one. But I do not want or need it and get along just fine.

[@stevenmitchell6347]

I have bulletproofed my '04 F350 Lariat, Crew Cab, Dually, 8' bed, 6,0 Powerstroke, 4x2, 5spd Automatic, Towing package so no reliability issues. No ridiculous DPF system either! I pulled a 44' Pace Phantom racecar hauler with a '97 Honda Prelude and a 3bdrm house of furnishings, about 17,000lbs according to the scales, from Texas to Washington state. Flat, up grades, down grades through Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and cruise control set to the speed limit. It never gave a hiccup and got an average of 18mpg! This rig returns 21-22mpg unloaded. Other than the outrageous prices of diesel fuel in the last two years, it's the cheapest to drive rig I have. My '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 only averages 14.5mpg...on Premium fuel only. I have over 240,000 miles on my diesel and still going strong. I'm interested to see if that 7.3 will make it 240,000 miles without issues. Interesting and probably fine for the occasional tow but for regular, long distance tows through mountains, it can't hang with a diesel. Looking forward to a longterm test.

[@Synwright]

Boy, that sound from that 7.3. Wow, nice truck, too. I'm glad you touched on the tires and air pressure. It's easy to tell you really like the gas engine. IMO, if you are not towing more than 50% of the time, the gas engine is a no-brainer, more payload, less moving parts, and no DEF. But I've never had diesel. They definitely have their place. I am looking forward to those weight totals. And really, that 7.1 gas mileage was not bad. ✌️out.

[@ericgilhart5951]

It only seems like it has a lot of power because you hear the motor rev higher you will never out power a diesel

[@SledDogzUnharnessed]

You showed a trans temp of 195, I think. Not everyone may know this but the trans temp on the Ford 10 speed will average around 200 degrees on normal days (maybe a little higher on hot days), and this is by design coupled with newer formulated fluids. In fact, I believe the trans is built to take mechanical advantage of both “heating” and “cooling” processes to maintain that temp. Most people are used to seeing much less temps and many have taken their 10 speeds in for service assuming they were always overheating. Older fluids would completely break down at constant 200 degrees.

[@oldnumber6]

Diesel has been more expensive for 2 years. Prior to that, it was cheaper the last 20. Things may change. Even with the higher cost at the pump, if you keep a Diesel 5 years or more, they are cheaper than gas. The fuel saving is huge and DEF lasts 4k to 5k miles so it's not an issue. I'll take the diesel power and my exhaust brake all day.

[@cantwaitracing6]

DEF sure doesn’t last 4/5k miles with a trailer on the truck. I was filling mine weekly or so.

[@oldnumber6]

@@cantwaitracing6 lasted about 2500 miles with a trailer. My point is, it's not some astronomical expense. I thought it would be a bigger deal coming from a deleted truck.

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

It takes more than 4 to 5 years to recoup the cost of upgrading to a diesel it take more like 7 to 10 years depending on fuel cost and the extra cost of delivering slightly larger loads.

[@oldnumber6]

@@Back_door_bandit_98 depends 9n how much you drive it. The more miles, the quicker it pays for itself. Also, everyone forgets to mention resale/trade in value. You pay an extra $10k up front, but you get it on the back end.

[@baddawg3380]

@@Back_door_bandit_98 when I was looking for a 3/4 ton truck in 2018 the research I did said that you would have to drive approximately 150,000 miles to make it worth your while to buy a diesel over a gasser. That’s why I bought the gas engine.

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I would love to see you do a test with both the GMC Duramax and the 7.3 pulling east out of SLC up to Park City on I80. Do your own version of Ike Gauntlet. Awesome video JB.

[@davecamilleri9411]

The park city grade separates the men from the boys. This would be a great test JB, just do it!!!!!!

[@TroyS3]

That would be a great road to test any truck.

[@HappyCamper1992]

The company I work for is switching out their 20 year old diesel straight trucks for the new Ford 750 with the 7.3 with a 28 foot box. Getting roughly 6.8-7.2mpg and having no issues going up black mountain 6% and keeping 50ish which is perfectly fine. I honestly think my 2020 motorhome with the 6.8 V10 runs better and smoother and has better response. But hey it’s not bad for a gasser

[@larrybell6195]

What I love about the Cummins is the exhaust brake. No pressure when coming to a nice controlled stop. You will be going through truck and trailer brake linings every 30.000 miles or less pulling with a gaser.

[@jwspilker530]

Fords Tow mode on the tranny does a great job with this. I have a 10,000 lb toy hauler and a F350 7.3 I don't need to be on the brakes coming to a stop any more than when the truck is unloaded. If the 10 speed can last with that kind of use for years to come, we'll see.

[@dwight072]

Definitely would be interested in the fuel economy vs the diesel

[@gorvyourself]

It’s about 2-3 mpg less with gas. My brother and I have the same truck he has 6.7 and I have the 7.3.

[@nia6849]

Based on a calculation, even a diesel with 2-3 mpg more than a gas, will take 300,000 miles to even out.

[@whit10mm72]

Great review! Love that smile on your face from the 7.3.

[@msheron]

Our Grand Design 28BH just under 10k lbs and a claimed pin weight of 1700 lbs with our 2020 F250 7.3 gas and Timbren frame bumpers does great. My truck has just over 3000 lbs payload. I feel confident it could pull a 12k fifth wheel with relative ease as long as the pin weight stays around 2100 lbs. These 7.3 gas engines are King!

[@Precisiontigwelding]

80 psi is probably way to much on the front your not riding on the whole tread width. That is dangerous, i would run them at whatever the door says.

[@denverbasshead]

When I'm driving the truck says the psi is around 73-75

[@Shakey53]

Cool review… nice to see the 7.3 gas engine in action towing. Hard to justify the diesel engine unless you tow every day

[@Masonplays963]

Agree. It takes a long time for anyone to recoup the diesel cost with the minimal MPG gain along with the increased cost of diesel fuel. If you tow as a job, then I see the benefit. Towing 5000 miles a year or less, get gas. Cheaper, same power for normal driving and no headaches from all the other diesel issues.

[@proudamerican5518]

100%

[@msheron]

Exactly.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Before the 90s, all that existed for towing were gas engines. In the 50s and 60s, people used large 6 cyl!

[@kevinvanlohuizen2709]

Your 23 350 gets a 10 hp boost too. My 7.3 douwnshifts hard on grade in tow hall, but has to be on a decline, the truck knows when it's on a hill. I have had it in tow/ hall with no trailer and coasting down a hill and had to hit the gas slowed way too much with no trailer.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

I have been driving ram 🐏 trucks for 34 years. All trucks have good 👍 points and bad points like the 6 speed ram transmission . You have to stretch the gears but the exhaust brake is the best. All my rams 1989 12 valve 03 24 valve 2021 6.7 .the more gears in the transmission more horse power and torque multiplication. What ever truck you like just keep on trucking. All be safe out there .Denis from Santa Rosa CA.

[@josephsouza9951]

Great review JB! Just remember for anyone towing in high altitude, on a naturally aspirated engine, for every thousand feet above sea level, you loose 3 percent horsepower.

[@andrewavvenire116]

Blower will fix that, and still cheaper then diesel. Good point though, definitely something to consider out the door.

[@wildwest6771]

Towed everywhere out west with the 7.3L all the way up to 10,000 ft. Don’t notice it. Have you seen the Ike gauntlet test in the 7.3?

[@andrewavvenire116]

@@wildwest6771 how did you like it? I think the 7.3 is a game changer. I don't own one, but love everything about it. I did see that test, not surprised really that you didn't notice a difference. Plenty of power. What were you hauling?

[@neooverby3750]

I have the 2020 f550 service truck with the 7.3 gasser. I love it and my truck is even detuned and has a lower rev limiter to 4,500 rpm. I weigh about 16,000 pounds and I can take parleys Canyon with no issue staying with traffic. I get about 8 mpg to 10 mpg depending how aggressive my driving is or the hills I climb. I’m really sold on these engines and working for ford we really haven’t seen any major problems. We have had a few blown motors but not much since it was introduced

[@lyleswavel320]

With high diesel price you can get 14 mpg and gas at 7 mpg and its a wash except Def cost and maintenance and $11,000 extra engine to pay off

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

JB, I read a lot of the comments from your viewers, it's easy to see who is sold on only diesels, who is sold only on gas, those that will only buy Ford, GM and Ram and those people in the middle of things. The good thing manufactures make both and it is up to the people to buy what they want or need for their own circumstances, life's great, Govermnent Dictatorship sucks.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

The radical environmentalists are trying to kill diesel. Next, they will kill gas. The only solution is to do like they do in Cuba and many other Latin American countries - just have to rebuild it every so often. The problem is the computers in today's vehicles.

[@anthonymontey7540]

Dodge 2005 5.9 Cummins 6 speed manual with a tuner and extra goodies 13 miles a gallon pulling 8700 lb fifth wheel

[@Americancitizen1]

One thing you cannot deny is that in a diesel engine it is just so much more relaxed low-key and laid-back. The engine doesn’t appear to struggle at all. Where is the 7.3 is screaming. NOW the 7.3 sounds great! Gas engines and transmissions have definitely leveled the playing field between gas and diesel.

[@chalkrockranch]

This! With my 6.7L Powerstroke I've pulled 20+k lbs up and down in the mountains, and it was relaxing for me and the motor just chugged along. I haven't tried a non-diesel 7.3 yet, but for my style of pulling I don't see anything but diesels in my future.

[@milleniumann28]

I'm so tired of this argument the 7.3 won't scream if you lock out 8 9 and 10 and it won't shift crazy. Set the cruise it will easily maintain 80mph 7th gear 2500 3k rpm 20k load! Only Negative you have to stop every 250 miles for gas!

[@brianlb78]

It's because gas engines are designed to run at higher rmps, It's "screaming" because it's struggling it's screaming because that is what they do.

[@gorvyourself]

Godzilla baby!!! Pulls my GD MO 351m (17k) like a dream all day. We have over 10k miles with it and are a fulltime rv family. Love love our truck.

[@johnmassey8101]

I ordered a 2021 F250 Platinum in 2021 with all the towing options including heavy service front suspension with the 7.3 and 3.55 gears. I absolutely have nothing negative to say about this truck and engine. I traded a 2016 F250 6.2 King Ranch in on this truck, which towed good but needed a little more power and better fuel mileage. A diesel was out of the question because it is economically a bad decision considering the option cost and expensive maintenance plus 40-50% added fuel cost plus you have to remove the cab to do a basic repair. This truck gets around 16mpg at 80 mph non towing and 9.5 to 10.5 towing a 25RES Cougar fifth wheel. Towing you do not know the trailer is attached and acceleration when passing is very much like the V10 that I had in the same configuration in 2008. Hopefully Ford will increase the horsepower and torque by supercharging or turbocharging and make it available in a F450, which in that configuration would be absolute diesel killer.

[@bobbelcher1826]

Open it up. I had a 150 with the Twin Turbo, pulling a 9K bumper trailer. NO problem at 60mph. I really didn't want to go any faster because, it felt soft and I didn't want to lose everything. I traded to a 250 7.3 Godzilla and pulled the same trailer. Ran it 70MPH and felt great.

[@notme5909]

Cool... truck did good.. the trailer was probably close to the max towable for the truck.. most of the gas HD trucks are between 13k and 17k..

[@garysarratt1]

Exactly! Why all this emphasis on matching precisely? ALWAYS get all the truck you can afford, because it’s safer and you don’t want to be lacking when you get your next camper. Farming is different for the most part because they’re not typically doing hundreds of miles on freeway. I went from a 26’ TT to a 38’ winterized 5th wheel weighing nearly 15 with the tanks empty to over 16 all the way. The 2001 I did have didn’t have the engine brake, my new one does. I could tell such a difference going down mountains to just surviving through Atlanta! Went through truck and trailer brakes twice in 5 years. Now it’s like at the end of the day I’m fine, where before I was exhausted.

[@dereknew5298]

If this truck has 3.73 gears then you are correct that he is very near his max towing capacity of 16K. Option the truck with the 4.30 gears and it will max out at 20K. (Dually numbers) the SRW I believe is closer to 18K. I am awaiting the arrival of a ‘22 F350 Dually equipped with 7.3 and 4.30 gears. I will be towing a 41’ fifth wheel with a GVW of 14K however, we are weekend warriors and are probably 1000-1500 under max GVW. I believe this will be a great matchup for the amount of travel we do. Gas mileage???? Well I wouldn’t be doing the RV life if I was concerned about fuel cost…..

[@dereknew5298]

Ok, went back and watched the video again and refreshed my knowledge of the Ford towing guide. His max is 16.1K with this configuration. He is losing about 100 pounds due to the 18”wheels vs 17”. That is a trade off I would definitely make. And this config would max out at 19.9K if equipped with 4.30 gears. And again that is trading 100 pounds towing for 18” wheels. By the way these numbers are only for gooseneck or fifth wheel. Conventional towing numbers differ a fair amount.

[@chadbailey189]

coming from a chevy guy, love it!!! reminds me of 8.1 chevy in so many way !!!

[@thewanderlywagon7733]

Love the video was looking at Gas monsters almost went with it, but looked to upgrade to Montana fiver so decided to go with Ram 3500 SWR 4x4 payload 3995lbs. The best feature is when I drove from SC to UT on a two week voyage the exhaust break was amazing going down mountain passes. It’s all about the 1075lb torque. Yes I spent the extra $12k for HO. If I wasn’t going west of the Mississippi the gas would suffice.

[@richmorris9795]

I think that mpg for a weekend worrior towing is just fine. About a 2.5mpg difference compared to diesel. 8ft box for that 48g fuel tank though. The big difference, imo, is putting alot of highway miles on empty. Its now a 6mpg difference...

[@jonallred2720]

10k less buys a lot of gas, diesel 2$ more a gallon nowadays too 🤷‍♂️

[@wincresthill9930]

I own a 2020 F250 7.3L with 3.55 axle and haul my 24Ft gooseneck trailer. Guys you cannot compare this engine to the 6.2L gas, there is no comparison I've now owned both. I haul equipment and hay all over central New York state where we are extremely hilly. I weigh in carrying over 15k most days and happy with this truck. I work with 2 other guys driving Duramax diesels and at the end of the day with the cost of diesel and def my daily overall fuel cost is averaging the same as theirs. I would like to have exhaust braking but the 7.3 does ok. I have actually smoked the older Duramax on hills loaded similar on weight. I am happy enough with the truck I just ordered a 23' F350.

[@dominicoswald2707]

Awesome video! I’d be really cool to see that 7.3 gasser compared to an early 2000s diesel!

[@jakem.6359]

I have a 2018 Ram 3500 with 6.4 hemi ....and it's a "dog" towing 10,000lbs....plus gas mileage even when not towing sucks. Some can probably be attributed to the archaic (basically full time) 4wd set up.

[@luke7750]

I know it’s crazy but what ultimately made my decision for a diesel was the ability to fuel up at truck stops. Most gas pump other than the ones made for big trucks aren’t made for a a truck and camper. The truck pumps usually only have diesel. That 7.3 is a beast and much less in maintenance costs.

[@Mitchd1337]

The thing about gas vs diesel is about the mariage of power and fuel economy. Anyone who reach for the carpet anytime towing is not at all concerned with wether it’s a coal burner under the hood or gasser. Fuel economy and power is what towing is all about. Those that buy coal burners are generally in it for the long haul. Gas jobs don’t have the stamina. You just said it in your video. “ all they have to do is make these more efficient “. I would never floor my truck knowing I don’t want to pay a repair bill because I abused my own truck. It’s not just the engine but the transmission too. Brutal.

[@truckguy6666]

Nobody who loves diesels doesnt love big cubic inch gas motors with some grunt. But the turbo diesel has been bred from day 1 to be a superior tow rig. Like people have been commenting, the diesels are much less stressful on the driver too.

[@JoshHefnerX]

With that short bed, the small fuel tank in that would be pushing it pretty hard to get the magic 200 mile range out of it.

[@zachheiner6576]

Seems like you live pretty close to parleys canyon. That would be a great place to do your tests. It’s a good long uphill pull :)

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks bro, I need something close to home because Park City is too far 👍🏾

[@agentd36]

I wonder how many guys are pressured into buying a diesel, because they’re worried about being teased…

[@randynavarro6101]

I am a Ford truck fan have been for years. I’m super happy with my 6.7 PS. Also have the 7.3 PS love them both. personally have no Interest as of now for any gas motor to pull anything we have. However I understand the gasser 7.3 is a good engine.

[@mikephipps6309]

Great review I have a 2020 f350 with the 7.3 and have towed a 40' 14,000 lb 5th wheel 4,000 miles and have averaged 7 mph overall.

[@jasonludwig5335]

Welcome to Utah. I have a recommendation of road to test your dmax and future trucks. Vernal Utah. To Manila Utah. 8% grades countless switchbacks. Works brakes and engine. Flaming gorge rec area

[@edscruggs9655]

Thanks for the Video !! Love my 7.3 with 4:30 gears. Overkill for the 10K Lb boat trailers I pull, but no complaints.

[@gregormaitland5065]

What MPG are you getting with the 4.30? We have a 12k lb GN horse trailer and am wondering if the 3.73 is enough or if I should get the 4.30.

[@edscruggs9655]

@@gregormaitland5065 Haven't had the truck long, and haven't made any long trips towing but : Towing 10K boat around town in/out of boat ramps 6-8 mpg. Driving unloaded, 10.5 mpg around town, and 15.5 mpg highway if I keep it under 70mph. RPM right at 2K. All at sea level. Truck is a SuperCab. Will be towing boats from SC to FL soon as the weather warms up which will give me a better idea of what to expect. Glad I ordered the 4:30 gear, but don't have anything to compare it to.

[@alancece]

I have a 22 F-350 dually with 7.3 and 4.30 towing 16,500lb 41ft fifth wheel. On average I get 6.8 to 7.5 mpg’s towing between 65-75mph. I love the truck and have taken it through the Appalachian mountains on the 6-8% grades and it did great!

[@niceatrya3477]

I have a fully loaded 2022 F-350 Lariat 4x4 with the 3.73 as well with the 7.3L. My payload is exactly 3,700 lbs. according to the door sticker. I have towed with it really only once with our 8K travel trailer and love it. I was curious how this would do with a 5th wheel this size and the truck not having the 4.30 gears. Thanks for sharing!

[@willieblue101hawkins8]

I love these video. Do one with a F350 tremor for me in the future

[@cbs1219]

No doubt that gas engine is sufficient but the diesel is better for towing. I've done both and not close. Just my opinion

[@robertlyman9789]

My old 03 Cummins with 34’ Toyhauler with rail/quad got 14MPG to the dunes!

[@armedmariner]

My 7.3 gas engine is THE BEST engine I have ever run. It’s got lots of guts. Best V8 ever made for a 1-Ton

[@MrDoyle07]

I do hope your new Ford is as good to you as all of mine have been to us. Great video!

[@supporterofsanity]

Nice to get your take on the 7.3. I’d say the diesel will be 20% more efficient. If you only tow once a month this seems like a no brainer. I wonder how used 7.3’s will sell in a couple of years compared to the a diesel?🤔🇺🇸💪

[@krisbeaver2901]

Well, going on 3 model years, good luck finding a 7.3L used. It's why I ordered new, the used ones are unicorns.

[@matthewm3912]

When you factor the cost of DEF, and that massive repair bill for the overly complicated diesel engine when it inevitably fails, the 7.3 is superior.

[@supporterofsanity]

@@matthewm3912 Everything definitely adds up but my Jeep is a diesel and uses 1 jug of def in 5000 miles or so, it’s a PITA but $12 extra dollars in 5000miles is pennies. It has 100k warranty so that’s when it will most likely get traded, no way do I want to pay for a diesel mechanic for a Jeep😂

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

20% more efficient mpg with 30% more expensive fuel. Math gets upside down quick when Diesel prices are $2 more per gallon.

[@villa9932]

What mpg are you guys getting daily driving a 7.3?

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

JB, now that you're living in Utah, you should do a comparison of gas vs diesel towing your fifth wheel up Parleys canyon. I would love to see that. Living in mountain country, diesel is king!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks, I think someone else mentioned it, may have to drive over their at some point 👍🏾

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

@@JB_WhoWork you could call it the Parleys gauntlet! Haha!

[@JonVanDahm-yo7bx]

I think previous owners only changed the oil once and then the dealer once, and you still have break-in materual (iron) being shed. I just bought a '21 F250 Tremor 7.3 with 12k miles. Fordpass showed the previous services. Dealer was the 3rd oil change and I put 500 miles on that Motorcraft oil change and used it as a flush. I do my own at 5k with Amsoil Signature series & Amsoil filter. You've convinced me to send in a sample next time out of curiosity. Hope your iron count is down next time!