Thinking about the next Tow Vehicle
Thinking about the next tow vehicle, currently leasing a Dodge Ram 1/2 ton. and going to buy something used. Our TT is 5,100 lbs - dry weight, 25 ft.. Anyone towing with a newer V6 either truck or ...
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Thr Ford 3.5 evo boost seems to be a decent mpg rig empty if ones foot is not lead in nature. Towing, on par with most rigs. Takes a certain amount of energy to move 12-13000 lbs be it with a 4, 6 or 8 banger.
GM I4 turbo might be an option in the Corado or fill size 1500 pickup. Like the Ecoboost, has a turbo, won't be effected with elevations like a non turbo motor. The 6 cyl diesel also is an option.
Ive pulled upwards of 8500 with my GM 4.3 V6. The trailer was not a high profile TT equal. I was easily doing 50-55 up a 3-4% freeway grade. An RV trailer I would swag 5 mph slower?!!;? Due to aerodynamics.....
I did not look at Ram trucks looking a year plus ago before buying my 1500 4.3. multiple boxes for different asst items I could not check off. I'm sure it's a good truck too if your wants are different than mine.
Marty
GM I4 turbo might be an option in the Corado or fill size 1500 pickup. Like the Ecoboost, has a turbo, won't be effected with elevations like a non turbo motor. The 6 cyl diesel also is an option.
Ive pulled upwards of 8500 with my GM 4.3 V6. The trailer was not a high profile TT equal. I was easily doing 50-55 up a 3-4% freeway grade. An RV trailer I would swag 5 mph slower?!!;? Due to aerodynamics.....
I did not look at Ram trucks looking a year plus ago before buying my 1500 4.3. multiple boxes for different asst items I could not check off. I'm sure it's a good truck too if your wants are different than mine.
Marty
