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Re: 2023 Power Stroke vs 2023 Ram Cummins Towing Challenge
Me Again wrote: At my age(will complete my 8th decade on the planet next June) I am slowly deciding that being the first to the top of the hill is not that important anymore. I'm half your age and think speed up a hill towing among any of the diesels has been a draw for at least a decade now, if not more. The exhaust brake is an area Ford and GM can still meaningfully improve, imo.613Views0likes0CommentsRe: time for a diesel?
4x4ord wrote: I like diesels so I’m gonna vote yes … get a diesel. The little bit of money that you save one way vs the other is not going to be significant in my opinion. This x1000 The cost difference makes is a wash when you factor in total ownership cost. Why not enjoy the diesel performance advantage? Seriously, get a spreadsheet out and punch in purchase cost, fuel economy, maintenance expenses, DEF and depreciation/resale. If the difference is material to you, you probably can't afford to buy either one.796Views0likes0CommentsRe: New 1500 series pickups and Hensley Arrow
Grit dog wrote: mkirsch wrote: Well for sure the Hensley would GUARANTEE a safe pleasant towing experience. Any weight distribution hitch worth buying these days has sway control integrated into the design. It would not make sense to buy a simple basic hitch to save a couple hundred bucks. The reality is that by and large, "tag axle" towing is not that big of a deal. Sounds like this rig will be well within its limits, and probably would not even need weight distribution save for the receiver rating of 500lbs. Couple hundred bucks? What you talkin aboot Willis? Simple WDH with sway control = $500 new or dime a dozen used for half that much. A pro pride is like 4 grand….. You must’ve meant save “a couple thousand bucks” is not a big deal? Four grand?? At that point just put that amount toward an HD truck and skip the half ton altogether.608Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel to Gas Power Observation
mosseater wrote: I don't chime in on diesel vs gas. I personally don't see a need for ME to pony up another $10k for a diesel. My '22 F-250 Supercrew is quite nice with the 7.3. For those comparing peak torque 6.6 v 7.3 you may want to see when that torque curve comes in. About 1000 rpm for the Ford and about 4k rpm for the 6.6 to reach the same number. The 7.3 is a great combo with the 10 spd and has gotten about 20 mpg on decent highway, about 15 average. Around town and idling in 4 wd about 12-13, and 10-11 towing my 8000lb trailer. I'm very happy with it so far. I suspect the 11.3 average MPG figure on Fuelly for the 7.3 in a Super Duty is a more realistic expectation most folks should have. The 10 speed certainly helps which is why it doesn't average single digits. I think my 2015 Cummins overall MPG average over 100k miles is about 15. A big gasser won't do as well as it regardless of the transmission.263Views0likes0CommentsRe: DISCUSSION: 8 ft + crew cab vs. SUV
thomas201 wrote: You will give up a row of seats. Is that a problem? This is the key right here. If you don't need a third row, the pickup is a better value and you can get an HD model vs the currently available full size SUVs which are based (somewhat) on half ton platforms. Throw a pappy cap on the back if you need the cargo area out of the weather. But if you need more than 5-6 seats there's no way to make that work in a pickup. Strictly from a towing standpoint you'll be far better off with the HD pickup, even versus and older 3/4 ton SUV.367Views0likes0CommentsRe: Armada to Pull 33' Lightweight TT
Maybe in theory. I wouldn't personally do it and I'm far from the weight police. Even if the weights check out that's a big sail behind a marginal tow vehicle with a relatively short wheelbase. Plus with 6 people you'll have quite a bit in the vehicle too. If your kids are anything like mine, anyway. That's just my gut reaction without knowing any real specifics.253Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires for Towing 20k 5ver and Snow at altitude
The BFG's are a great tire but they don't wear for $hit, at least in heavier applications. That was the first tire I put on after getting rid of the stock Firestones on my Ram. I think the Falken Wildpeaks perform at least was well on slick surfaces as the KO2 but they also wear a lot better. I'd give the Falken's a serious look. When my current ones wear out I'll buy another set.489Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2023 Ford 40k towing, 500hp, 1200tq
Cummins12V98 wrote: mkirsch wrote: Where's the 8000lb payload number coming from? 20% of the 40,000lb trailer? You all realize that 20% is not a required minimum for a gooseneck, right? Balance the load over the trailer axles, 40K no problem. You have to have some pin weight or your load will be all over the road. 15% gooseneck is a reasonable number. Nah, you can go lighter than that and be fine. People on this site don't tow much other than campers so they don't know how cargo trailers are loaded. A gooseneck loaded at 10% on the pin, which is typical for a TT camper, will be a lot more stable than the aforementioned TT given the hitch location over the axle.335Views0likes0Comments
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