rhagfo wrote:
LanceRKeys wrote:
Hannibal, what are you towing with your 5.4? I like the sound of a V8 working hard as well, but also like how I can put my diesel in 6th gear, set the cruise and just chew up the miles. I’m sure these new gas engines would pull just as well as my diesel. I just hope it is a long time before I have to make that choice!
Well looked at Hannibal's signature. He doesn't really need a diesel. Less than 9,000# is NOT heavy! Lets add 4,000# to that and see if he has the same feelings?
2017 Jayco 28RLS TT
Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 6,405
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 8,750
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2,345
Measurements
Exterior Length 32' 5"
Exterior Width 96"
Exterior Height with A/C 134"
Interior Height 81"
Wheel Base 252"
Russ, to be fair, the thread is more about the newer gas engines. While the 5.4 was a good engine, it cannot be compared to the power of the 6.2, and the newer 6-speed, also much improved over the previous transmissions. A 6.2 with 4.30 gears would be very capable of towing 13K. Even though the 6.2/4.30 is rated to tow a 15K FW, I also would choose a diesel at that weight and up.
Jerry
