Let's talk about HOW we tow and with what truck.....

[nitro943]

Originally Posted by J&HinMT

It's not the HP rating that matters, it's the Torque. In stock form my Duramax only makes about 300hp. But it makes over 600lbft of torque.
If your gasser makes 340hp it probably makes around the same torque number.
That's where a diesel gains it's advantage. My truck's tuned 525-ish HP isn't that impressive, but the 1,000lbft of torque is where I spank any gas truck. Even most sports cars if I'm unloaded can't beat me up to about 60mph.

If you pay attention youd notice I said 380 hp and the torque is about 401-405. And my buddy had a 01 duramax and yes we did a race to the top and yes it was stride for stride and yes we finished about the same. Tow weight was around 8k. But for long term extended trip towing on a regular basis, yes I could see the diesel advantage. Payload and body durability/capability is not the strong point for the Tundra.

[J&HinMT]

Originally Posted by nitro943

If you pay attention youd notice I said 380 hp and the torque is about 401-405. And my buddy had a 01 duramax and yes we did a race to the top and yes it was stride for stride and yes we finished about the same. Tow weight was around 8k. But for long term extended trip towing on a regular basis, yes I could see the diesel advantage. Payload and body durability/capability is not the strong point for the Tundra.

You don't have to get pissy about it. I was just participating in the conversation.

[nitro943]

Originally Posted by J&HinMT

You don't have to get pissy about it. I was just participating in the conversation.

well you said spank any gas truck...that's inaccurate

[Jughead]

I have same trailer but a 2010 and just bought a 1/2 ton but got the Chevy Silverado with max towing, rated for 11,000 pounds and so far so good!

[nitro943]

9k bagged, rear sway bar, and WDH. Zero issue and I love the ride. Time away from towing is a joy in this tundra.

[irving55]

Finally got a bigger truck last summer. Pulls well has plenty of power, after the ranger a lot more stable.

[kf6mxk]

2015 Ram 1500 ECO DIESEL Crew Cab 2016 Coleman 235 QB . Towing rating 8,000 LB.

[chasmatt]

2012 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7 Diesel pulling a 2016 Denali 262RLX Fifth Wheel. Tow capacity is 16,300 lbs

[HudsonFrog]

Hey everyone.

2011 Ram 2500, Cummins 6.7 diesel with 3.73 rear and AA 11.5. Upgraded 1+rear springs blade, air bags and tire/wheels (Fast Poker with 1705kg (3750) tire). Empty Front 2210kg (4862) and Rear 1470kg (3234), 3680kg (8096).

Towing a 2013 Voltage 3600 Epic + Artic package.
Empty :
1390kg (3058) pin, 5610kg (12342) on three axles. 7000kg total (15 400).
Loaded with the two bikes and full propane (No water).
1270kg(2794) pin, 6700kg (14740) on three axles. 7970kg total (17534)

[RKS289]

2014 Ecoboost 3.5 Lariat, 502a max tow package, 2016 Denali 289RKS
premium luxury package.

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by RKS289

2014 Ecoboost 3.5 Lariat, 502a max tow package, 2016 Denali 289RKS
premium luxury package.

Welcome to the forum, neighbor.

What part of Poco are you in. We were living off of Pipeline Rd before we left the lower mainland.

[RKS289]

we live on Citadel Height next to Citadel Park.Thanks for the welcome post!

[tRICKster]

I live just over from you in Westwood summit, small world

[RKS289]

Think I saw your rig at Meridian recently.I store my Denali at Tom's storage yard, pretty convenient to hop in the truck, driving down there to fiddle with.

[tRICKster]

Could be, I had it in there getting new dump valves installed, is Tom's reasonable for storage rates ?

[RKS289]

We bought two Denalis there, so Tom gave us a discount. Still not cheap at around 140 w/tax.We're in a longer stall.

[RKS289]

2016 Denali RKS289, 2014 Ecoboost , 3.73 EL diff, max tow 502a package.

[masterblaster]

2016 Chevy double cab short bed, 5.3L full tow package, Rated to haul 9,400 lb.
Leer capper, bed slide.
Trailer 2010 Kodiak 24RBSL weighs 4412 lb. net cargo 1588 lb.
No WDH don't think I need one. Hauls good gets about 18 MPG when hauling trailer. 25 without trailer.
Picture shows before capper.http://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums...1&d=1462395528

[Alsdas88]

Don't have a picture of my rig yet, but will be towing my 3970 with a '12 Ram 3500 DRW, 6.7HO, Crew cab so my dogs will be comfy in the cab with us.
Expect to not have many problems with our setup, but might add bags to the rear of the Ram to soften the ride. We will make that decision once we hit the road and get a feel for everything.

[donzinger]

Originally Posted by Alsdas88

Don't have a picture of my rig yet, but will be towing my 3970 with a '12 Ram 3500 DRW, 6.7HO, Crew cab so my dogs will be comfy in the cab with us.
Expect to not have many problems with our setup, but might add bags to the rear of the Ram to soften the ride. We will make that decision once we hit the road and get a feel for everything.

I bagged my 3500 and never looked back!