Gas, Diesel, Gears and Towing
Help me to understand the differences. Why can three trucks that are identical other than engines and transmissions (understanding that a diesel truck will have a higher GVWR and a lower payload becau...
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RobWNY wrote:rhagfo wrote:RobWNY wrote:
It's a Ram 3500 with the 6.4 Hemi. Even though it's not a diesel, I won't ever be at 13,995# GVWR with the RV, I won't be putting 2,500# of stuff in it and I don't travel with water, so the weight will likely be in the area of 12,000#-12,500# max. That takes me right up close to the GCWR truck spec and more than 1,000# below my payload max of 3,900#. Not ideal but will get the job done for now. It's just 2-3 hour trips for weekend camping for now. No huge hills or mountains to climb where I'll be going. I've learned a lot and appreciate all the input. Of course these are all moot points because I won't be camping anytime soon. Maybe I'll get one or two weekends in when things open up this summer.
So one last question, is you TV Truck A or Truck B from your original post?
The 6.4 with six speed and 3.73's will do OK with a 12,500# 5er in tow, with 4.10's you will be more than OK.
I have Truck A. The least capable of the three I mentioned.
You can make it truck B with a simple gear change, which will raise your GCWR, ease of towing.
I will say towing our 12,500# 5er with the 2016 Ram 6.7 CTD and 3.73’s I hardly feel the 5er back there even in hills.
