Tow Vehicle Preferences
We are carefully planning our investments for a fifth wheel and tow vehicle. We have had some experience with Ram 3500 dually, diesel and have read good reports on their performance. We see a lot of ...
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cemmett wrote:
We are carefully planning our investments for a fifth wheel and tow vehicle. We have had some experience with Ram 3500 dually, diesel and have read good reports on their performance. We see a lot of GM products and Fords towing the larger fivers, which is what we are considering. We are also paying attention to rear end ratios and have been told that 4.73 is about the right ones for towing. So, the question is what advice, pro and con, will be helpful? The seasoned RVers (you guys) can offer the best firsthand input. Thanks for your reports.
We drove all three brands, and liked the Ford better. At that time (2011) the Ford was quieter and rode better (F350). Try all 3 out. I think that our rear end ratio is 3.7 or something like that. A higher ratio (4.11) will give you more towing capacity, but will use more fuel.
You may need a dually if the 5th wheel is heavy, i.e. 15,000 pounds or so.
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