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  1. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    My dad is trying to convince me that we need to upgrade to a 3500/F-350 diesel. He thinks the camper is too heavy for our hemi. Buying a truck is not in the cards for us right now.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    I did a google search and everything I've found for a transmission thermostat bypass kit is for Diesel engines.
  3. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    I’m not sure because we purchased a full warranty. We just have to pay a small deductible.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yes it does. However we were able to move our campground reservation to the end of August. Although a hotter time of year, it’s $100 cheaper, so there’s that LOL.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    No issues before this. We bought the truck last summer and towed with it three times since buying the camper in January.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Well the shop just called with bad news. We need a new transmission. They said it will take about 2 weeks which means we have to cancel our summer vacation. We are devastated.
  7. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    It’s the 6.4 hemi.
  8. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Thanks to all for the responses and advice. I'll report back next week after service takes a look at it.
  9. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    We really like the 28BH so far.
  10. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yep, 35s.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    It handled great our first trip so I was surprised at how it did yesterday. I did TONS of research to make sure we got a fifth wheel that our truck could handle and all of the numbers looked fine. I do know of 5 or 6 others that have the same camper and pull with their hemi and no issues...
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    We have 3.73 gears. Hubby was probably traveling around 50 mph, no real steep grades. We were traveling on 301 near Doswell VA (if you're familiar with that area). I think it was in the 80s yesterday.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yes, 3.73. We really don't know actual weight as the closest scale is several hours away. The truck bed had a stepladder and our dog's kennel. We bought the truck used and I don't believe it's lifted but it has spacers in the front...yes on the oversized tires.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    This is what we have.
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    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Months ago I joined here to ask about fifth wheel weight and our truck's capabilities. I got a lot of great info and advice. We finally made a decision and purchased a fifth wheel in January. Took it on its maiden voyage Easter weekend. Everything went great. We took it on its second trip this...
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