How much engine to tow 5500 lbs?
My wife and I are looking to buy a used 19-22 ft 5th wheel. Weight range from 35-4000 dry so I am figuring 5-5500 lbs wet weight. I have already decided the TV has to be a 3/4 ton with either a exte...
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Since no one has touched on the Dodge, I will. If looking that way, I would try to find the V10 - it will pull every bit as hard as the Chevy 8.1 or the Ford V10.
I had a 5.9 in a short bed regular cab 1500, about a 1995 vintage. Was a good truck, and did fine pulling a 4400 pound boat, but that is a lot easier to pull than a 5er. I think the 5.9 would be comparable to the Chevy 5.7, or the Ford 5.4, but is limited to around 230 HP (memory, could be a little higher).
Long story short, go with the V10 or find a little newer 5.7 Hemi. Much better towing options.
I had a 5.9 in a short bed regular cab 1500, about a 1995 vintage. Was a good truck, and did fine pulling a 4400 pound boat, but that is a lot easier to pull than a 5er. I think the 5.9 would be comparable to the Chevy 5.7, or the Ford 5.4, but is limited to around 230 HP (memory, could be a little higher).
Long story short, go with the V10 or find a little newer 5.7 Hemi. Much better towing options.
