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RoadExplorer
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Sep 27, 2017

1st Time. Going crosscountry. Question for experienced folks

Hi all, This is my first post on rv.net. I am looking for resources to learn the easy way things one would rather not learn the hard way while on the road for the first time. I have never RV'd, bee...
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clarkster
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Sep 27, 2017
Your truck setup will do it.....
It will get the load moving forward,and cruise right along just fine on flat ground.

Once you get to pulling a grade, that engine is going to scream at 4000+ RPM to keep the load moving...even down to second gear at times.

I know this because I tried to tow a #5500 (CAT scale) trailer with a F-150 with a 5.0 V8 over grades in the West.
Sure it would do it......but for me anyway, I want more than "just do it"
And I wanted more than just at or near capacity.

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