Ram 3500 max tow vs F450
This will be an interesting report to read. King of Beasts on the Road "Our two tow testers for this run are a 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum edition and 2013 Ram 3500 HD Laramie Longhorn e...
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The Mad Norsky wrote:buc1980 wrote:
I wish that Ford have a better transmision to keep the load under control going downhill.My 2011 F350 need brake to slow it down and keep the RPM under control.The Ford engeniring supose to do a better job in that matter.
Not sure either, RE serious or trolling????
I've also got the 2011 F350 and it certainly works fine controlling loads going downhill.
One thing you must realize is that the Ford works best when starting down at a speed in the 50 to 55 MPH range max. Starting downhill at speeds greater than that just means you will need to use your brakes.
I've gone down Lookout Pass in Idaho/Montana border and Homestake Pass at Butte Mt without touching the brakes, just started down at slower speed and stayed that way.
Mine does a great job in the mountains too. Put in 3rd and it holds below 55 MPH with no problem. Came through Sams Gap last week with 14.5K fiver, had to give a little throttle coming down into Tenn. as it slowed to much for me. Most don't realize that you have to get the RPM's over 3000 for the turbo brake to kick in. Next time towing watch you boost gage, and you can see the boost go up once it hits 3000.
