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rctoyguy
Explorer
Mar 31, 2017

Will it handle it? Ram 2500 CTD w/ 13k pound fiver

Looking to trade my TT for a 5th wheel, but I'm afraid all the campers we're finding that we really like might be too heavy. Here are the specs: Camper is a Montana High Country 370BR - dry weight 11...
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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Apr 04, 2017
ppine wrote:
goducks10 wrote:
ppine wrote:
If you stay on the flats it is feasible.
Personally speaking, the thought of towing 13k pounds has no appeal at all.

:? He's got a diesel. The same exact drive train thats in the 3500. Whens the last time you towed with a diesel?


I bought a 2002 Ford diesel new in 2002. I have towed all sorts of things with it. In the mountains, anything over around 7,500 pounds is a PITA. You have stop all the time to cool off the engine temp and the brakes.


Hmmm! :?

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