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Hedgehog
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015

Fifthwheel ordered - now I need new truck - advice please

We sold our diesel pusher and just ordered a 2016 Montana 3160RL. The fifthwheel has a dry weight of 11,700 and a pin weight of 2570. I know I need a 1 ton and prefer to stay with single rear wheel be...
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Jun 02, 2015
transferred wrote:
Here's the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWhXy_ciuM

2.8mpg and a max of 30mph from the 6.4 gasser even with 4.10 rear end. Diesel is the only engine for towing more than 5,000 lbs.


12,500 trailer and tank in bed, in First gear doing 30 MPH up the pass, no thanks. What would it be doing with 15K to 16K that it is rated to tow?

Chris

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