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MikeRP
Jan 28, 2020Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
" With the RAM VS GM towing the same 16k and basically having the same times makes no sense to me. The GM should have smoked the RAM because the RAM had 6 tires and more weight to pull and the GM was lighter and had the be all 10 speed FAUX Allison.
This makes complete sense to me. Because the towed weight is less than half the towing capabilities of the respective drivetrains, and TFL limits the max speed up the IKE to the posted speed limit, the results of all three trucks will be tied!
Question is, at what weight would the respective trucks start to slow down below the posted speed limit? We don’t know that answers, but we know the times up the IKE are different at 30,000 lbs. Maybe it’s 20000 lbs or 25000 lbs, it would be fun to know. But like I said before who care if it takes 1-2 minutes longer up the IKE with a load that 99% of RVers will never tow!
All three trucks are powerhouses and I think we ought to start looking at life cycle costs to own and operate these trucks for RVers.
Peace
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