Towing capabilities
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From: Portland, Or
Wow thanks for all info. What a response. I really appreciate everything that everyone has been saying. it sounds like I am going to be okay with this, I do realize that I am not going to see sixth gear very much. With my 28 tow behind I never saw that much then either. Thanks guys.
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I don't want to start another gas vs. diesel debate (I'll lock the thread if that happens again) but please explain your comment. How is it possible that someone like me can tow 12,000 pounds with an "under-powered" 5.4L and 3.73 gears without any issues (perfectly comfortable tow) but others have experiences like yours? 
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Wow thanks for all info. What a response. I really appreciate everything that everyone has been saying. it sounds like I am going to be okay with this, I do realize that I am not going to see sixth gear very much. With my 28 tow behind I never saw that much then either. Thanks guys.
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Even the International with a C12 I drive for harvest has to Rev to move. You don't go very fast or far just idling...
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I would disagree with an engine that HAD to rev to 4,000 rpm to move. My truck has the ABILITY to rev that high but does not have to. My loaded trailer weights generally range from 7,000 to 11,000 lbs and my truck has no problem reaching the speed limit without going over 3,000 rpm. It has no problem cruising down the interstate in 5th gear at 2,000 rpm either. On the trip back from Georgia(about a 5 hour trip) my truck spent a total of 10 minutes above 3,000 rpm and that was on two 6-8% hills that were 5-6 miles long each.
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My 6.2 was a slug when compared to my 3v V10. The V10 is a truck engine, the 6.2 is not, that's my opinion you don't have to agree. If I could turn back time I would have kept my '08 V10, oh well lesson learned.
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OK, I understand it's just a matter of choice. It's a free country (or so we're told anyway) and we all have choces on how to spend our money. I just have never understood why climbing a grade in 3rd gear at 4500 RPM bothers some owners. It's sweet music to my ears.
I also have never understood the reasoning about "having to rev to move". Even with a towing load over the published figures, unless I am on an uphill slant all I do is take my foot off of the brakes and my truck & trailer move forward at engine idle.
I also have never understood the reasoning about "having to rev to move". Even with a towing load over the published figures, unless I am on an uphill slant all I do is take my foot off of the brakes and my truck & trailer move forward at engine idle.
