Towing my new 38RSSA
My wife and I just upgraded to a new 2017 Mobile Suites 38RSSA. I currently have a 2013 Rsm 2500 which has been a great truck, but I know it's not up to towing this 5er. I'm getting ready to order a...
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dapperdan wrote:
I have the Aisin with 3:73s, I will admit 4:10 would be better but we're not fulltimers and our unit isn't nearly as heavy as Cummins' is or Hauler's. Our '06 had 3:73s in it and we towed the Suites for over a year with it, didn't have problems pulling grades with it. When we bought the '15 I figured 3:73s would be ok for us. There have been times when I have locked out 6th gear but most of our travels are here in the midwest and grades around here aren't much of an issue.
If in doubt get the 4:10s but I will say the 3:73s with the HO Cummins and Aisin trans will serve you well. Oh, get the factory rear air! LOVE IT!! :B
Dan
Thanks Dan! Seems like everyone is sold on the air suspension. I'm going to order the end of this week. Looks like Aisin, air suspension and 4.10. We live in 'Mississippi but we travel to Colorado a good bit up above 10,000 ft.
Jim
