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How heavy are you towing with your 6.0?

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Old 10-17-2017, 08:45 PM
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We are around 25k GCWR. 5th wheel. No issues normally, though I just blew my head gaskets thanks to a leaking EGR...

Anyway, we have 35k miles on the combo, no issues until now. Find a hill and hold the throttle to the floor if its not tuned. It will do it.
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Old 10-18-2017, 12:18 AM
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My fifth wheel trailer weighs 10600 dry, so with cargo, generators, etc I'd guess I'm usually around 12000 pounds. No issues towing this trailer. It is a 33' with 3 slides. It would be a good idea to get some gauges if you don't have them, especially EGT gauge if you are traveling in mountainous country.
 
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Get a ScanGauge (or equiv ) to monitor oil vs coolant temps if you're gonna tow. This is most important with a 6.0. If you haven't studded your 6.0 and are going to tow close to the max weight it will be a matter of time before you'll blow the head gaskets. I was lucky and mine blew while still under warranty. I had it studded then. Not a WHISKER of a problem since! Been about 8 or so years with studs!

Tow a 2007 29-5 Arctic Fox 5th wheel -- about 12k loaded.
 
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