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wsalopek
Explorer
Aug 13, 2016

Please help choosing used tow vehicle, about 14,000 UVW.

Hi folks... Our needs are to tow a 5th wheel or travel trailer toy-hauler, a couple times per year. 14,000 - 15,000 pounds UVW. (One option is to hire someone a couple times per year...anyone k...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Aug 14, 2016
APT wrote:
4000+ pounds of pin weight is dually range. I don't think early 2000's 1-ton duallys are rated for 17k+ pounds either, which is what your budget suggests. You may want to shift that budget a little.


You may want to ask the RV Haulers and HotShotters about that!

The 5.9 24V Second gen Cummins, NV 5600 6 speed and Dana 80 are a tough combo.

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