I like Shinerbock’s idea for J2807 of moving that standard from 40 to 55 mph. 9k would also be a much more realistic & practical max tow rating for the suspension etc of an even properly optioned 1/2 ton truck. At least with respects to towing TTs & THs.
Incidentally I tow most grades with most TTs at 55 mph. I’m comfortable with that speed on a grade with a large double axle bumper pull TT. It’s also a sweet spot with my truck for gearing, fuel, & cooling. Same with coming down that grade. Set the cruise and the turbo brake & transmission normally holds the speed. Sometimes a lil supplement with the trailer brake controller for timing the passing of semi or if it’s a really heavy load. Took a 15,800 CVW load down a long 6 percent no drama no foot braking. (I have tune w turbo brake). Flatter terrain I normally set cruise at 65 & occasionally go up to 70 on a pass. Another sweet spot for gearing fuel economy stability & time vs speed. All being with WDH sep up according to Cat scale. Not that I’m a slow grandpa sometimes unloaded on an up to 80 speed limit interstate I’ll set the cruise 80 plus. I just don’t tow that way commercially or not.
I know the tow routine I described above wouldn’t satisfy ShinerBock. Thats fine their are people who will want and continue to buy a faster EB or big diesel. But others will be tickled with the easy no drama no buzzing rpms high fuel economy & reliable experience I described from a 3.0 liter turbo diesel be it Ford or Ram. BTW 370k plus on the lil diesel & no plans of trading it off.
