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tinner12002
Apr 20, 2015Explorer
KimandChris wrote:
DW and I have been looking for a new toyhauler to full time in. We seem to be drawn to the 40+ footers because of the much roomier living rooms and extra kitchen counter space. My current TH is 35 foot double axle that weighs 13,600 loaded.
How will an 18,000 pound triple axle TH tow as opposed to the lighter double axle unit I am used to? I realize there are other issues with a bigger RV besides towing, but I am fairly certain I can handle them.... Tow vehicle is a 2015 Ram 3500 dually with the Aisen tranny, so I think I am covered there.
Thanks for any insight,
Chris
Depending on your gear ratio as to how hard they are to start from a stop, my 2012 w/4.10s with 16500 rv can start with most traffic so a 15 ought to be better unless gear ratio is way off like 3.42s or something. I have a 15 coming but I had to order it because I wanted 4.10s for the max towing capacity. Didn't want truck to have to work as hard to pull a load.
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