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trackhead
Jul 21, 2015Explorer
I have a 2001 Dodge 2500 CDT with stock suspension and "camper package" that jefe4x4 speaks of. My dry camper weight is 1850lbs. I haul 28 gallons fresh water in it, plus 12 more gallons in the back seat, family of three.
I have the 3.55 gears in the diff, 47RE auto tranny with updated torque converter/shift kit. No problems with anything at all........I even towed an 10,500lb fifth wheel literally all over the country for two years for my work, no problems with anything. I also run a mild tuner (PowerPuck). I get 15-16.5 mpg on highway going 60-65mph.
Agreed with jefe4x4, don't buy a huge camper..........
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I have the 3.55 gears in the diff, 47RE auto tranny with updated torque converter/shift kit. No problems with anything at all........I even towed an 10,500lb fifth wheel literally all over the country for two years for my work, no problems with anything. I also run a mild tuner (PowerPuck). I get 15-16.5 mpg on highway going 60-65mph.
Agreed with jefe4x4, don't buy a huge camper..........
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