Towing Limits of 7.3 Powerstroke
As my wife and I look at making the transition from a Truck Camper to a 5th wheel, the question about the suitability of our truck for the job comes into question. Someday a new truck with all the bel...
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adamis wrote:
Thanks, that is exactly the type of info I was looking for. Yes, I do have the Banks Exhaust brake already and use it all the time with the current setup. It has been a fantastic tool in the toolbox for handling the mountains.
EGTs since the Turbo Upgrade have been very good. Truck hardly breaks a sweat pulling the 9000lbs of Camper and Trailer now. I do believe the 5th wheel will test it more but like you, before the upgrades I've done the 35mph in second gear without much issue. Maybe I will be able to maintain 45 or 55mph with what I have now which would be just fine.
If the disc brakes are that much of a difference, I will make that a priority. Stopping that much inertia is really my largest concern for sure.
As far as disc brakes , I will never tow a fifth wheel without them ,now that I have . They are definitely that much of a difference. I don't think anyone would disagree if they have went from drum brakes on a fifth wheel which is standard , and upgraded to disc.
I was for awhile going to do injectors, turbo , bigger intercooler etc, but as said after 16 years it was time for a change. But that 7.3 was fantastic for what it was .
