Fifth Wheel
What size 5th wheel can I safely tow? 99 Dodge 2500 4wd Cummins diesel 5.9. I know stopping it is the biggest problem. Considered a pac brake but mechanic said it would be hard on engine? Any opinions...
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DeuceCoupe wrote:
What size 5th wheel can I safely tow? 99 Dodge 2500 4wd Cummins diesel 5.9. I know stopping it is the biggest problem. Considered a pac brake but mechanic said it would be hard on engine? Any opinions?
Take a look at this thread.
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/exhaust-brake-with-automatic-transmission-whos-running-one.264343/
24V RAM/Cummins(1998.5 to 2002) do not need upgraded exhaust valve springs. As noted below, the auto tranny is the only issue.
If your truck has the camper option and the LT265/75R16E tire option it is a very capable truck, except for the stock 47RE tranny. I good custom build on the tranny and tighter torque converter fixes that.
Then with an EB and 12K +/- 5th wheel is handle well. Did that with a 2001.5 RAM for many years.
Chris
