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11-28-2018, 04:31 PM #11
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11-28-2018, 05:29 PM #12
With the 5.3L he won’t like towing the 2800BH, plenty of people out there atesting to that and he’s not a max tow. Outside of payload, a lack of brakes and power will make for a less than desired ride. So my opinion is the trailer is too much, not even accounting for passengers and cargo. In fact, while my 6.2L max tow package can pull the 2800BH, realisticially a 2500 would be a better TV.
The smallet litre ‘18s still have 6 speeds. While an 8 speed will help with shfiting while under load, that will not help with handling the load, nor the work it will put on the drivetrain, or so I think.
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11-28-2018, 05:51 PM #13
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Logroller,
I believe he already has the truck. I tow very close to the weight of the 2800 with the same truck and I'm having no issues. I also do not want a 2500 or a 3500 as my daily driver since 95% of my time is running empty. There are trade offs in every application but this combination is safe and within the load limits of the truck. I pulled my statement on the 6 speed/8speed since I realized he already has the truck. The 8 speed would provide an advantage in towing if the truck had this trans. The new MY19 truck with 10 speed provides even a greater advantage in towing with its close ratio's in getting things moving.
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