Which Differential for Truck Camper
Looking to purchase a new 3500 Single rear wheel crew cab 4x4 standard bed truck and haul a Lance 855S (about 3,000 lbs) camper. Plan to get the 6.0L gas engine which comes with a 6 speed auto trans. ...
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As far as gears go, the auto industry picks the right size to match the engine and tranny to get the best fuel mileage. So you cannot compare 4.10 gears in a gasser to a diesel, or a jeep or a corvette.
If you live in the plains and rarely tow the 3.73 would be a better choice. Also I am willing to bet most trucks purchased rarely carry any loads for more than 25% 0f their life.
The reason for the lower gear choice is for those that tow a lot and need the extra power at the pavement. If you live in the mountains/hills you may want the lower gears as well. Then their are those that want to put larger tires on their trucks, the lower gear choice is a must.
A 3,000 lb camper and then probably another 500-1000lbs of stuff you probably will want the lower gears. You also have the mountains and hills in your area so just go with the 4.10's. Then again if its mostly freeway driving and you only use the camper a couple times a year 3.73 may be the way to go.
If you live in the plains and rarely tow the 3.73 would be a better choice. Also I am willing to bet most trucks purchased rarely carry any loads for more than 25% 0f their life.
The reason for the lower gear choice is for those that tow a lot and need the extra power at the pavement. If you live in the mountains/hills you may want the lower gears as well. Then their are those that want to put larger tires on their trucks, the lower gear choice is a must.
A 3,000 lb camper and then probably another 500-1000lbs of stuff you probably will want the lower gears. You also have the mountains and hills in your area so just go with the 4.10's. Then again if its mostly freeway driving and you only use the camper a couple times a year 3.73 may be the way to go.
