Suggested Rear Ratio?
I'm in the process of buying a 2013 Keystone Cougar 327 RES 5th wheel with a max weight of 12,000 lbs and a pin weight just shy of 1600. We're looking at a tow vehicle now and it looks like a 2014 Do...
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DelCamper wrote:
I'm in the process of buying a 2013 Keystone Cougar 327 RES 5th wheel with a max weight of 12,000 lbs and a pin weight just shy of 1600. We're looking at a tow vehicle now and it looks like a 2014 Dodge Ram 2x4 quad Cab Diesel fits the bill.
My question is would the 3.43 read be ok or is the 3.73 or 4.11 necessary? Would the vehicle drive train break or wear out sooner with the lower 3.43 ratio?
Thanks....
Well I tow a 12,300# GVWR Keystone Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, with an 01 about 270 HP and 540# ft. of torque with 3.55's. I don't have issues with hills can pull hills at speed.
I think you will do just fine.
