Ford 6.7L 1050 ft lbs TQ at 1,600 rpm, 475 HP at 2,800 rpm
Ford 6.7L checks in at 1,050 ft lbs TQ at 1,600 rpm, 475 HP at 2,800 rpm
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You certainly made some great points. I driven semi’s all though it’s been a while and I would agree that generally your statement that fifth wheels being unstable is true, but I offer this for consideration not to argue. My 2018 Ram 3500 SRW has never been made un stable at any speed towing my Creek. It is bone stock with 31000 miles, towing a 13 foot 4 inch trailer and has very good manners weighing 14500 lbs. I do wish the new trucks were not as tall.
But some differences are the rear suspension is tilted forward very cool design and versus the older trucks they have many safety enhancements for stability and sway control built into the truck. Check it out sometime. I have driven this rig for 5000 miles to Key West and back and all over the midwest. I’m actually surprised how stable it is to drive literally feeling like I can take my hands off the wheel in rough terrain. Totally surprising and it actually runs better w the cruise control on. Which is the first pick up I’ve ever driven with a trailer that cruise not only makes sense but is better than my foot at highway speeds. I run 65 mph.
I have never ever had a semi, oversized load etc pass me that caused any reaction. I mean nada nothing. Again I could take my hands off the wheel. Of course I don’t but that’s they way it feels. I’ve driven in 30 mph winds w no issues for but I do get off or stay over in my trip if I know that kind of weather is coming.
Way better than my Sunseeker class c which was a handful even though I had upgrades done. I agree people leave camping because of the challenge of driving rv’s of any type. A fifth wheel is more work than a class c to setup. Takes me about an hour by myself to hook her up. Mostly because I spend a lot of time double checking everything. A fifth wheel, a very large trailer, a class a or a class c are not for beginners without some kind of previous experience.
But we are in an arms race on capability for trucks and I don’t who’s buying them for what purpose but we’ve passed the point where for RVer’s the specs really make a huge difference. I don’t know any RV except maybe some very custom fifth wheels that would even get near 35000 lbs.
Peace!
You certainly made some great points. I driven semi’s all though it’s been a while and I would agree that generally your statement that fifth wheels being unstable is true, but I offer this for consideration not to argue. My 2018 Ram 3500 SRW has never been made un stable at any speed towing my Creek. It is bone stock with 31000 miles, towing a 13 foot 4 inch trailer and has very good manners weighing 14500 lbs. I do wish the new trucks were not as tall.
But some differences are the rear suspension is tilted forward very cool design and versus the older trucks they have many safety enhancements for stability and sway control built into the truck. Check it out sometime. I have driven this rig for 5000 miles to Key West and back and all over the midwest. I’m actually surprised how stable it is to drive literally feeling like I can take my hands off the wheel in rough terrain. Totally surprising and it actually runs better w the cruise control on. Which is the first pick up I’ve ever driven with a trailer that cruise not only makes sense but is better than my foot at highway speeds. I run 65 mph.
I have never ever had a semi, oversized load etc pass me that caused any reaction. I mean nada nothing. Again I could take my hands off the wheel. Of course I don’t but that’s they way it feels. I’ve driven in 30 mph winds w no issues for but I do get off or stay over in my trip if I know that kind of weather is coming.
Way better than my Sunseeker class c which was a handful even though I had upgrades done. I agree people leave camping because of the challenge of driving rv’s of any type. A fifth wheel is more work than a class c to setup. Takes me about an hour by myself to hook her up. Mostly because I spend a lot of time double checking everything. A fifth wheel, a very large trailer, a class a or a class c are not for beginners without some kind of previous experience.
But we are in an arms race on capability for trucks and I don’t who’s buying them for what purpose but we’ve passed the point where for RVer’s the specs really make a huge difference. I don’t know any RV except maybe some very custom fifth wheels that would even get near 35000 lbs.
Peace!
