I did something I shouldn't have
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I did something I shouldn't have
Having just purchased a new fiver I had to haul it to our lot. The gross weight is over 16k but I estimate we had it at 14.6k. The GAWR was fine but the GCWR was over by about 1.5k. I don't like to push the limits but it is a one time thing only. The truck handled beautifuly. We were down to 40 mph going up 8% grades but I didn't rev it over 3500 in second. Going down similar grades was not a braking problem as the truck held well in 2nd gear with occassional braking and the trailer did it's part. This is one fine truck, I am impressed. Took over a tank of gas for 240 miles but for half of it I was bucking 40 plus winds.
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Unless your concerned about milage 
If not, I agree. Let it run and enjoy the ride!
Smart move to keep the gas usage a little lower. I like to drive mine like a bat out of hell but don't like to fill it up so I take it a lot easier than I would if gas was $2 a gallon.
If not, I agree. Let it run and enjoy the ride!
Smart move to keep the gas usage a little lower. I like to drive mine like a bat out of hell but don't like to fill it up so I take it a lot easier than I would if gas was $2 a gallon.
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4.30, it doesn't lack for grunt, just concerned about B.C. mounties checking things out.
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