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Jarlaxle
Sep 13, 2017Explorer II
mattmountz94 wrote:
I wouldn't try to pull that thing with gas. For one you lose out on the exhaust brake which is a huge benefit of diesel. Second the mileage on the diesel will be better even driving around town. I think you should highly consider a dually with that amount of weight. I am running a RAM 3500 SB SW with 14k. I am looking to get a heavier trailer soon and when I get another truck it will be a dually
Gas engines don't NEED an exhaust brake...they get it from the closed throttle.
I would look for a Ford F450 or F550, with the 30-valve V10 gas engine. It will tow 17K with no trouble.
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