Can I tow this?
I have a 2017 1500 silverado. The max tow rating is 9,300lbs and GCWR is 15,000. I just put a deposit down on a 2019 Forest River Vibe 288RLS. They dealer said I could pull it no problem. Its dry weig...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:BradGalloway wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I have a 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 (L83) 2WD Crew Cab with 3.42 rear end.
I plan on mostly flat. Wind is regular, but not terrible here. Just didn't want an unsafe load or really kill the truck.
higher (3.73) rear axle ration
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a 3.42 is a higher gear than a 3.73. Even though the numbers are higher. The gear itself is quite a bit lower. Providing more torque to the rear wheels. Higher numbered gear ratios are lower gears than lower numbered gear ratios.
Not tryin to be smart. Just thought you would like to know. If you didn't.
If you had ever seen them run together you would better understand. With a higher numbered gear. The pinion just spins like a top, while the ring only goes around a couple times. Pretty cool to watch thru the tester window.
