Can I Tow This With My Truck?
My wife and I are making some changes in our lives trying to inch ever closer to our dream of traveling around the U.S. We are both outdoor enthusiasts and want to see and explore this majestic count...
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krobbe wrote:
Bottom line is: Expect to be running between 2800 and 3800RPM while towing. Much higher in the mountains. That engine will run all day at those RPMs so let er sing!
That would be 4th and 3rd gear engine speeds. I think most people with 5.3L/6-spd/3.42 run in 5th on flat highways at 2200rpm. That's where my 6.0L/3.73 runs with almost identical power as 2014+ 5.3L at 1000 pounds heavier TV weight. 2800-3000rpm into headwinds in 4th gear and occasional 3rd gear for hills. I do agree the 5.3L will spin for 200k miles at that speed/load.
