I have a 2014 XLT 5.0 witch was doing great for my 5000 pound trailer and our cross country motorcycle track events.


A close buddy is selling a toy hauler, the one that mounts in the bed of the truck. It is nice and has everything I want and a nice size garage for our 3 track bikes, tools, spares and everything else.


He said it is the well over the 10k plus weight range loaded. He tows with a big GM or GMC diesel dually with no issues.


So I know my 5.0 is not up to the tow job. I am looking at trading for the 2500/3500 Super Duty with the diesel motor and max tow package.


Here is the concern, the truck will have to sit in the parking ramp for 9 hours a day in below 0f weather month and month. There are no plug in for heaters.


Will the diesel start at those below 0F temp or leave me stranded?


If the diesel is not an option what are some other options.


Thanks

 

You'd probably get more response on a power stroke specific forum, but my forum hobby and the modern diesel tech(glow plugs, etc...) the concern seems to be more gelling fuel causing no starts.

 

i agree..fuel will be the biggest issue

if you get a good anti-gel and cetane booster you will be good to go

 

Prior truck was a 2008 F-250 diesel and even with record low temps in the past winters, like -10 below we never plugged the truck in and it always started up. Heat did take a while compared to gas truck though.

 

I can't respond with a Ford diesel answer but I can regarding a diesel in a Isuzu/GM diesel NPR trucks. Letting them sit all day or overnight at a hotel in zero degree weather is usually no problem. Just let the glow plug warm or even let the glow plug cycle a few times (turning the let to on and off but not letting the engine turn over) helps a lot. Once in a blue moon if I had doubts, I would use some anti-gel in the fuel.
If you would of said it sat for a few days or week, then I would say plug it in and if there is no power. Just use a backup battery box. I wouldn't worry about it unless it's for a long time or sub-zero temps for a few days.

 

I don't know where the 'great white north' is, but ZERO F is not cold. Your glo-plugs and a good battery will do fine. Here, ZERO F is still good for summer diesel.
My tractor is still using it at -20 C (-4F) . Started fine yesterday.

 

Use anti gel in the fuel, and keep fresh batteries in it. I almost never plugged my 6.0 in and never had an issue.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Just to echo, I never plugged my Duramax in once. Started after sitting in temps as low as -20* w/o any issues. I wouldn't be too worried about it.

 

My last Cummins was a California truck. Didnt even have a cord. Started fine every day