kemicalburns... I know a deisel is a better tower- i have a 7.3L f350 now. I want to downsize and go to a gas engine for multiple reasons, Including that I don't use the truck for long distances when i do use it and it's not worth putting a deisel through it. Also, i have a mechanic friend who always helps me out with my other cars, but he doesn't 'do' deisels. So a gas engine would be cost effective for me to maintain.

AZ bill- so an f250 standard cab long bed has a curb weight of about 5K? (I think?) That would leave me with between 5k and 7k towing depending on terrain,etc.

Hmmmm....seems like dinky stuff for an f250.

Maybe I'm spoiled being able to hook up to anything and just go with my 7.3L.