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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Bionic Man wrote:
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.
Wasn't trying to cut on any one vehicle...I don't know about the Ford V10 nor the Dodge V10..I merely brought up the 8.1 from owning one and it hadn't been mentioned up to that point. What were the specs on the Dodge V10 engine...just curious..
