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Njmurvin
Explorer
Jun 25, 2020

Anyone pulling over 12K with new Ford 7.3 Gasser?

I currently own a 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 Diesel and I'm in the market for a truck. My Arctic Fox is a nice trailer but it's a beast (12K+ lbs). My truck is bone stock and has 325hp and 600lb-ft of ...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2020
Lynnmor wrote:
DEF is a non issue, lower fuel mileage and range would be my concerns with a gas engine.

What kind of fuel economy are you getting with your Ram ? I'll bet a new equivalent model would be worse !

I don't know about the rest of the US, but in my little corner, gas is about $2.19. Diesel is about $2.49

As for power, with a 4:30 rear axle, the 2020 Ford Towing Guide says 15,000 lbs MINIMUM, more depending how you hitch up.

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