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Golden_HVAC
Jul 13, 2014Explorer
Hi,
ALso consider where the fresh water tank will be within the trailer. If it is forward of the axles, like most are, then it will add some weight to the hitch when you are ready to go camping.
The 2500 is usually a better selection for towing, and will have much larger brakes. Also the 3.43:1 rear axle ratio is pretty tall, in other words more for low engine rpm than for towing ability. It will work, but not nearly as powerful feeling as a 3.73 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratio.
Fred.
ALso consider where the fresh water tank will be within the trailer. If it is forward of the axles, like most are, then it will add some weight to the hitch when you are ready to go camping.
The 2500 is usually a better selection for towing, and will have much larger brakes. Also the 3.43:1 rear axle ratio is pretty tall, in other words more for low engine rpm than for towing ability. It will work, but not nearly as powerful feeling as a 3.73 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratio.
Fred.
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