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travelrider73
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013

Towing in the Rockies - Towing Capacity Safety Margin?

I'm researching both a tow vehicle and a 5er combo and want to make sure that whatever we end up with as a tow vehicle will do the job no matter where we travel. The steepest grades I can think of ar...
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4x4ord
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Nov 17, 2013
I towed a 16000 lb load through the Rockies with an '03 Duramax. I found it to be inadequate. Lack of engine braking and cooling were my biggest complaints. Towing the same trailer over the same passes with my 2011 Ford was an absolute pleasure. The new Duramax and Cummins engines have better exhaust brakes then the new Ford does.

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