Post your tow vehicle pics here

[doughboy81972]

hello all I figure that I would start this thread so we can all show off our TV's that do the burden work and then are forgoten once you get where you are going. so here is my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 LB, EC, 2WD

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Enjoy everyones pics
Marty

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[catfishmontana]

2016 F350 Platinum. Pulls like freight train.

[gopherslayer]

2006 Yukon XL 2500 2wd. 6.0L/2014 Trail Lite Trek 272

[Mike_Up]

Mike Up wrote:
Just picked it up last Wednesday.

2016 F150 XLT Crew Cab, 5.5' bed, 4WD with 3.73 Locker, 301A package, black side steps, tow package, integrated brake controller, and larger 36 gallon gas tank. 385 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 387 ft lbs of torque at 3850 rpm. 1890 lbs of payload as well. 11,100 lbs hitch tow rating and 1,110 lbs hitch tongue rating.

Actual tow rating is from the 16,200 GCWR and 5110 lbs vehicle weight. Vehicle weight from the 7000 lbs GVWR and 5110 lbs payload rating. Actual tow rating of 10,940 lbs!

A couple of better, new pics



Moving the camper around without the spring bars attached. Haven't towed yet as I still need to setup hitch. Doesn't squat nearly as much as the old truck, but with the same rear axle and much less weight, makes sense.

[beermanjoe]

Not sure if I put a pic of the new TV on here or not.

[B-rad_Lee]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Looks like your new truck handles the load MUCH better. AZZ low towing a TT is NOT safe.

Cummins12V98 Yep I had to put a set of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 air springs to get it to sit right but after that it towed the bumper pull better that the new truck.

[Cummins12V98]

Looks like your new truck handles the load MUCH better. AZZ low towing a TT is NOT safe.

[B-rad_Lee]

B-rad Lee wrote:

B-rad Lee wrote:

B-rad Lee wrote:

New Truck

[RollinFreenEasy]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The problem with the 68RFE is that it's a trans that leads your driving habits. When you suddenly add HP and use it right away the trans can suffer until it re learns. This is right from the Chrysler guys.

I really was not after more hp, just wanted to delete the EGR so the engine was not eating it's own soot and the DPF so I can idle the truck as much as I want and not have to worry about regens and the oil stays much cleaner. I hope the trans holds up, but if it doesn't we'll put in an ATS, they aren't cheap, but they are bulletproof, and guaranteed for 5 years or 500,000 miles. I deal with a shop that builds some seriously high horsepower cummins and they use the ATS transmissions. I like this truck, it is set up the way I want and I hope it is the last truck I have to buy.

[Cummins12V98]

The problem with the 68RFE is that it's a trans that leads your driving habits. When you suddenly add HP and use it right away the trans can suffer until it re learns. This is right from the Chrysler guys.

[RollinFreenEasy]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

RollinFreenEasy wrote:
2010 Ram 3500, cummins with total deletes, RaceME tuner,Quad driving lights, Maghytech rearend covers, Rancho adjustable shocks, full length Luverne stainless steel running boards/mudflaps, B&W gooseneck and companion hitch, aluminum tool box, 35 gallon auxillary fuel tank with pump and Jeg's fuel filter/water seperator, air bagged, Husky aluminum 5th wheel louvered tailgate

VERY nice! But use extreme caution the 68RFE and head gasket can be short lived with mods.

Roger that, we only put 40 horse extra in the tune, I was trying to increase mileage. Didn't work too good though,picked up 1 or 2 MPG, 9 to 11 loaded, usually, and around 16 to 18 running empty. My understanding is anything over 40 hp and you need to go to head studs. As for the trans we keep an eye on temps and I just changed the fluid and filters (about 49,000 miles) and everything looked ok. I couldn't believe how clean the engine oil stays, up to around 400 or 500 miles before it really starts getting black, after we ripped all that pollution **** off. No smog check in Iowa. :B

[Cummins12V98]

RollinFreenEasy wrote:
2010 Ram 3500, cummins with total deletes, RaceME tuner,Quad driving lights, Maghytech rearend covers, Rancho adjustable shocks, full length Luverne stainless steel running boards/mudflaps, B&W gooseneck and companion hitch, aluminum tool box, 35 gallon auxillary fuel tank with pump and Jeg's fuel filter/water seperator, air bagged, Husky aluminum 5th wheel louvered tailgate

VERY nice! But use extreme caution the 68RFE and head gasket can be short lived with mods.

[RollinFreenEasy]

2010 Ram 3500, cummins with total deletes, RaceME tuner,Quad driving lights, Maghytech rearend covers, Rancho adjustable shocks, full length Luverne stainless steel running boards/mudflaps, B&W gooseneck and companion hitch, aluminum tool box, 35 gallon auxillary fuel tank with pump and Jeg's fuel filter/water seperator, air bagged, Husky aluminum 5th wheel louvered tailgate

[Can_t_Wait_Now]

[Headed_West]

akblackfoot wrote:

Nice setup akblackfoot I have a similar rig with a Passport 2920bh

[ReneeG]

Campteacher wrote:
Hi ReneeG,

It came standard with a 3.73 gear ratio. The Mag-Hytec does make it look a little larger.

Thanks!

Kevin

Oh. Ha ha. Thanks. We originally had a 3.73 on a prior TV and upgraded it to a 4.3, and had a cover like that. I thought it was beautiful.