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Towing and Hauling Towing, hauling, hitches, and trailer discussion can be found here |
10-12-2016, 05:43 PM
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Name: ratrod111
Title: Green Behind the Ears
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Towing with a standard transmission
I currently have a 47rh in a Fummins. I'm considering swapping to a stick. I primarily use the truck for towing a 15000 lb fifth wheel. I'd love to know people's opinion on towing with a Nv4500 or Nv5600?
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10-12-2016, 06:25 PM
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Name: K204DR
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I've had good luck out of my nv4500, way better than an auto for towing. but the auto I have is stock. if I had the choice, I'd rather have a nv5600, but I already have this trans.
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10-12-2016, 07:35 PM
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Name: J-Pipes
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I swapped out my 5spd for a 6spd, for towing I like it way better. Less drop in Rpm between shifts was my reason. But in all honesty, really thinking any other truck I get will probably be an auto, and eventually get a trip to Firepunk, won't be any more money than I have in these manuals.
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Last edited by J-Pipes; 10-12-2016 at 07:38 PM.
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10-12-2016, 09:37 PM
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Name: BRE
Title: Too Much Time
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For solely towing, my vote is 5600 or g56. The later being ranked the highest.
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Rick
07 Dodge 3500 - Tow mirrors, silencer ring MIA, Spectra air filter.
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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
There really is nothing better than OEM. That goes for anything from turbos to boobs.
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RIP Dex KCCO
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10-12-2016, 09:56 PM
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Name: 99GreenCummins
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I tow very regularly with a nv5600 and 3850 southbend dual disk. Tows everything I put behind it.
My brother has had both 5 SPD's and autos. I hated towing with them. But he like them. It all depends on what you get used to.
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Todd
Some farm trucks
2014 Ram 3500 19.5s, aisin
1999 Ram 2500,6 spd, typical mods
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10-12-2016, 10:07 PM
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Name: YoungDiesel27
Title: Never Enough Time
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I am an Auto guy myself, but if I was buying/building a truck with the primary use of towing it would be one of the 6 speed options.
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10-12-2016, 10:11 PM
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Name: HULK1stGEN
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ID recommend 6 speed. With a GOOD clutch
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10-13-2016, 09:17 AM
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Name: noslofivoh
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I have towed with both the 4500 and 5600. Both are a great improvement over the automatic. However, I enjoyed having the 5600 and having the extra gear.
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