Need advice on choosing another Tow Vehicle?
Okay, so my mechanic (best mechanic I have found in 30 years) told me today that he thought that my 2007 Silverado with the 5.3 will tow my Kodiak 19FL and about 1000 pounds extra, but that it would s...
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My dad has an 03 Ram Cummins 2500 that gets about the same empty on highway trips. He routinely gets 16-18 mpg mixed driving. He gets 10-11 mpg towing his 36 ft fiver at 55-60 mph.
Good trucks but the newer Rams with the cummins do not get that kind of MPG. The 03-05 were the best HD's for MPG and a good choice.
Your half ton could have a gear swap to a 3.73 or 4.11 and would make a more capable towing machine.
Good luck no matter what you decide.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Good trucks but the newer Rams with the cummins do not get that kind of MPG. The 03-05 were the best HD's for MPG and a good choice.
Your half ton could have a gear swap to a 3.73 or 4.11 and would make a more capable towing machine.
Good luck no matter what you decide.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
