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Perrysburg_Dodg's avatar
Aug 03, 2016

First RV tow with EcoD

Well it's not my first time but it is with the Eco-diesel. Was only about 30+ miles and all in the mountains around Knoxville Tn with some very step twisty grades. The travel trailer was a 25' weighing in at just over 5800#. I have towed my boat without any issues at all and it weighs in at 6800# so I was not worried about towing the TT.

The truck felt planted and very stable, the factory brake controller work great, and the trans kept the truck in the torque band at all times. I personal would not tow over the rated specs but have to say from how it handled this trailer, 8000#+ would not be any problem for the truck. The engine brake worked great also and even worked empty when we were sight seeing in the Smokey Mountains National Forest! Thanks GDE this is a must have for anyone towing and even if you don't tow!

Over all this is one great tow vehicle no mater what the Blue Oval boys think! :p

Here is a pic of the truck and TT after I got it over to my BIL house.



Don
  • Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:

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    The engine brake worked great also and even worked empty when we were sight seeing in the Smokey Mountains National Forest! Thanks GDE this is a must have for anyone towing and even if you don't tow!
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    Thanks for the report. Definitely a nice combo.

    IIRC GDE makes software that manages the turbo so you effectively have an exhaust brake?

    Did you haul the trailer up & down Newfound Gap in Smokey Mtns NP? That's the main road through the park east-west. It's coming down the west slope of that road that's especially tricky with all the hairpin turns and that loop-de-loop.

    Know somebody on another forum with an EcoD and a heavier trailer than yours. His first problem was rear end sag which he's fixing with air bags. Doesn't seem that concerned about exceeding his weight limits. But I think that GDE software might be a real help, agree?
  • Thanks, sounds like a great match, one of the guys at work is thinking about that truck. I will pass along the info.
    Thanks
  • PBDB, I see you posted. I already have a unit that I am eyeballing since I upgraded to the EcoD. Glad it towed well for you. I also think GDE is a must on this truck.
  • KW no idea towing a RV but my 6800#+ boat I get 16 towing 65 mph. But a boat is a heck of a lot more aerodynamic then a RV LOL. My truck does have the 3.92 gears in it.

    Guys @ the EcoD forum are reporting 13/15 tow 7500#+ RV's.

    Don