3/4 Ton Towing fifth wheel

[dennych1]

I am interested in seeing what fifth wheels people tow with 3/4 ton SB. I am looking to upgrade my fifth and it is heavier.
Thanks for the help
Dennis

[jevanb]

to the OP sorry for the derail

[jevanb]

Me Again wrote:


How much did you spend on the Allison to handle that?

Guy that is going to work on mine tranny this week said he is doing a 10K upgrade to a RAM 68RFE to handle a 800HP traget!

Chris

num nuts had this invoice for a 05 5speed and she is a 06 6speed, just had to add to c6 clutches, it holds really good, 10k sounds steep inless full billett internals, buddy at work has a 900hp 24v ppumped, big twinned and he has ripped the shafts twice

[Okie1]

I thought about moving to a 1 ton until after doing some reserch. The only thing you will gain is another set of tires and slightly heavier springs. Same brakes, frame, transmission etc. If you are within your tire ratings you will be fine, JMHO.

[Me_Again]

jevanb wrote:

Me Again wrote:


So enlighten us on what all you have done to your Duramax to achieve and cool that kind of power! Chris

s475 over stock, 60 over`s and a bunch of other things

How much did you spend on the Allison to handle that?

Guy that is going to work on mine tranny this week said he is doing a 10K upgrade to a RAM 68RFE to handle a 800HP traget!

Chris

[jevanb]

Me Again wrote:


So enlighten us on what all you have done to your Duramax to achieve and cool that kind of power! Chris

s475 over stock, 60 over`s and a bunch of other things, I cant prove my 780 w/N20, run because I lost that sheet

[Me_Again]

jevanb wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Sweet!

"I am using no throttle at all hence the good milage" So you are Idling?

do I have to spell it out?? I am using a lot less throttle then you are at the same speed, with 10psi boost at 65mph under load I would bet most people are using 12-15 or more.

So enlighten us on what all you have done to your Duramax to achieve and cool that kind of power! Chris

[jevanb]

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Sweet!

"I am using no throttle at all hence the good milage" So you are Idling?

do I have to spell it out?? I am using a lot less throttle then you are at the same speed, with 10psi boost at 65mph under load I would bet most people are using 12-15 or more.

[Me_Again]

dennych1 wrote:
I just check my sidewalls of tires(LT245 load E) and they said max 3084. So tire wise I think I am good

Actually aren't the tires 3042 or 6084 for two. With 3600 pounds on the rear axle already you will be over the rating of the 245's. That is why I suggested 265's. Chris

[Cummins12V98]

jevanb wrote:
it is sitting at 4440 front axle, 5160 rear axle, 9840 trailer, and 19444 GCWR towed with a 06 2500HD I have bags to bring her back to stock height not 2inch squat. I see 12.5mpg towing on the flats and in the mountains but with over 550HP at the wheels I am using no throttle at all hence the good milage.

Sweet!

"I am using no throttle at all hence the good milage" So you are Idling?

[jevanb]

it is sitting at 4440 front axle, 5160 rear axle, 9840 trailer, and 19444 GCWR towed with a 06 2500HD I have bags to bring her back to stock height not 2inch squat. I see 12.5mpg towing on the flats and in the mountains but with over 550HP at the wheels I am using no throttle at all hence the good milage.

[dennych1]

I just check my sidewalls of tires(LT245 load E) and they said max 3084. So tire wise I think I am good

[larry_barnhart]

If you guys don't like what brand another rv'r buys chip in and put your money to a good cause or get over it. Just trying to help.

chevman

[Cummins12V98]

stro1965 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

stro1965 wrote:
I pull a 38' KZ, dry pin weight is 1900 lbs or so, I think I am kinda pushing the limits.

"kinda" Why quote dry pin weight? Do you know what your TV's rear axle weighs fully loaded? If not you should.

You know you are in Dually territory. Possibly a newer 3500 SRW?

If I ever upgrade trucks it won't be a 3500 anything. Maybe a 350 though...

We "kinda" figured that! Once blinded by the BLUE OVAL……….;)

[rhagfo]

goducks10 wrote:

gdweb wrote:
2013 heartland 3270res pin 2080 gross around 12500 f250 6.7 fx4 sb

So your pin never increased from the dry weight? According to Heartlands web site 2080lbs is the brochure dry weight.

Perfect balance :B

[goducks10]

gdweb wrote:
2013 heartland 3270res pin 2080 gross around 12500 f250 6.7 fx4 sb

So your pin never increased from the dry weight? According to Heartlands web site 2080lbs is the brochure dry weight.