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Chuck___
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Apr 25, 2015

How much safety I can tow. Please help check the numbers!

I tried to find the safe tow numbers that my truck can safety handle before I purchase a newer 5th wheel. Below are some of the web sites and resources I tried to fine the correct information from. ...
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Greentreena
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Apr 26, 2015
I had a 1999 Dodge quad cab 2500 LB auto 4x4 v10 towing my current trailer about (11k fully loaded) and I swapped out the 3.55 gears in favour of 4.10s. That made a world of difference as I tow in a mountainous area. I believe the V10s and diesels had similar hp & torque ratings in this era and I am of the opinion 11 000 lbs was at the max for my comfort level with that truck.

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