4:10 or 3:73 ?
Possible upgrading to Ram dually. I'm pulling 12,500# gvw with SRW and 3.42 rear end. Usually lock 6th gear out. Plan is to move up to new 15,000# gvw 5th. Not sure if I want to get 4.10 or 3:73. Wh...
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TxGearhead wrote:
I'm borderline payload, rated 4018#, with my cabover. I know how 5th wheel pin weights are fudged by the Rv manufactures. I'm looking at Alpines with advertised pins of 2400-2600. I'm thinking that will realistically be 3500+ after the W/D and all the other junk we haul around. Our Montana HC was advertised at 2175# and scales around 3500.
If I do this I'm thinking 3:73 for the mix of towing and empty mileage. Probably best to cool my heels and see where we end up with a 5th.
I'm saying the difference in mileage will be very minimal if even noticeable at all. Getting the 4.10s will just make pulling that much easier and easier on your equipment. Just my opinion.
