what do you tow with 3:55s

[StPat]

Here's a picture of my current TT. The Ram is replacing an Armada. Its a Coachmen Apex 268dhs. Dry its 4850lbs. Loaded about 5500. Tomorrow ill be setting the Reese wdh with dual cam up for the Ram. Ill post hooked up pics after its set up.

 

[StPat]

Lets see pictures of what you guys tiw with 3:55s!!

 

[h2oman]

Outback 23RS


Tow it up to 10000 ft in the Eastern Sierra's. No need for other gearing.
Dog too.

 

[Power247]

Pic of my '09 1500 before I traded in last summer. Jayco JayFlight Swift 267bhs 5700 lbs dry ~7500 loaded

 

[StPat]

Two nice setups! And one nice dog!
I know the 3:93s make a difference but I want folks to know there are several TT options that are fine to pull with 3:55s.

 

[NYCruiser]

You guys have some nice rigs! I have 3.55's in mine too. Only about 1200 miles, so I'm not hauling anything with it yet. I want to get a few thousand miles on her. I am installing a receiver hitch in the next couple days when I have time. The Ramcharger package I got deleted it for some reason. TT shopping in the spring!

 

[StPat]

Hooked up. Drove about 40 miles of PA backroads. Hilly and lots of turns. Truck did great. Trans temp topped about 140º. I think that's fine. It was only 40º out today so I expect it to climb higher in the summer. No sway problems at all. Felt a gust or two but everything stayed straight. Gas milage was lower than expected, but it was some big climbs. All in all I'm happy.

 

[NYCruiser]

Just installed my tow hitch this afternoon. This thread got it in my head, so, now I'm ready. LOL

 

[StPat]

Just installed my tow hitch this afternoon. This thread got it in my head, so, now I'm ready. LOL

Awesome! That's what forums are for ! Lol

Also I'm only at 900 miles. But with a 150 mile trip next week I had to get my setup right. I wanted to wait till I had more miles.

 

[Power247]

Hooked up. Drove about 40 miles of PA backroads. Hilly and lots of turns. Truck did great. Trans temp topped about 140º. I think that's fine. It was only 40º out today so I expect it to climb higher in the summer. No sway problems at all. Felt a gust or two but everything stayed straight. Gas milage was lower than expected, but it was some big climbs. All in all I'm happy.

Looks good all hooked up!! You may notice the rear end squatting worse as time goes on. I highly recommend Airlift1000 air bags. For under $100 they are a must have.

 

[WudzRydr]

Two horse trailer.

 

[StPat]

My daughters would rather me pull that!! Great loiking horses!

Whats the weight?

 

[WudzRydr]

Thanks. It's aluminum so its pretty light. About 2200lbs empty. I've never weighed it loaded, but I'm guessing around 5500 with both horses, tack and gear.

 

[NYCruiser]

Two horse trailer.

Horse 1 to horse 2, "Don't look now, but I think there's a damn Ram draggin' us!"

 

[audio1der]

No offense, but I think you guys with 3.55's worry too much. You have a great platform, and workhorse of an engine in front of whatever you tow, just like everyone else with different gear ratios. If you keep within your limits (whatever those are for your application) you'll be fine

 

[Diller]

No offense, but I think you guys with 3.55's worry too much. You have a great platform, and workhorse of an engine in front of whatever you tow, just like everyone else with different gear ratios. If you keep within your limits (whatever those are for your application) you'll be fine

100% agree. I think if I listened to most people on forums I would only be able to tow a 200 pound empty utility trailer with my 3.21s. I tow 6000 pounds of race car and trailer all over the southeast. I would love to have lower gears but I think you guys with the 3.55s are right in the sweet spot for towing and fuel economy.

 

[NYCruiser]

Love my 3.55's. Great all-round truck. Daily driver and weekend hauler.

 

[StPat]

Well I was looking for reassurance. You guys gave it to me! Guess it was buyer's remorse. But I'm feeking better!

 

[hounddog]

You guys have some nice rigs! I have 3.55's in mine too. Only about 1200 miles, so I'm not hauling anything with it yet. I want to get a few thousand miles on her. I am installing a receiver hitch in the next couple days when I have time. The Ramcharger package I got deleted it for some reason. TT shopping in the spring!

HA!

Very first week I had mine I pulled my 10,000lb plus boat and 2500lb trailer 400 miles.

My initial 1,000 mile break-in period was during towing.

 

[22hemi13]

I pull whatever I want. I just load it up and go. Range from 65-75mph depends on if I'm feeling fast or not lol. Just don't look at gas gauge


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