What TV will handle a 7-8k GVWR TT ?
I know most trucks will pull , but i want something that will go up and down safely .. I live in NJ so not many of the roads are flat per say . Keep in mind the new TV will be my DD as well so i need ...
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Went from So. iL to So Missouri over the weekend....four hours each way and lots on ups and downs in the Ozark mountains.
The Ram handled the 8000 pound trailer very well. Most of time it was running about 2200 rpms in 5th gear, ups most of the hille it shifter to 4th at 2800 rpms, and occasionally it would hit 3600-4000 rpms foing up some steep hills. No lack of power at any time and never felt like it was straining...put it in "D" with tow haul and let it run....kept it between 62 and 65 mph, except on the twisty two lane roads.
Overall mpg was 8.9 for the trip. I did run 89 octane as recommended in the owners manual. Not sure how it would have run on 87 octane, which is what I run when not towing.
NOt towing, I get 19+ mpg hiway....great for a 3/4 ton!
The Ram handled the 8000 pound trailer very well. Most of time it was running about 2200 rpms in 5th gear, ups most of the hille it shifter to 4th at 2800 rpms, and occasionally it would hit 3600-4000 rpms foing up some steep hills. No lack of power at any time and never felt like it was straining...put it in "D" with tow haul and let it run....kept it between 62 and 65 mph, except on the twisty two lane roads.
Overall mpg was 8.9 for the trip. I did run 89 octane as recommended in the owners manual. Not sure how it would have run on 87 octane, which is what I run when not towing.
NOt towing, I get 19+ mpg hiway....great for a 3/4 ton!
