3:55s or 3:73s
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3:55s or 3:73s
Looking at a 2013 EcoScrew FX4 with the Max tow pkg and was wondering which gear ratio I should go with. The truck will be my daily driver...150km round trip to work...but I will be towing my TT 8-12 times during the season. I can order the truck with the 3:73 gears or the 3:55 gears here in Canada. Wondering what you guys think?
My trailer... http://www.rvguide.com/specs/starcra...ge/297bhs.html
2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 297BHS
Dry weight of just over 6000lbs
GVWR of 7500lbs
Usually run about 6700lbs unless I'm carrying water
Thanks for your thoughts
My trailer... http://www.rvguide.com/specs/starcra...ge/297bhs.html
2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 297BHS
Dry weight of just over 6000lbs
GVWR of 7500lbs
Usually run about 6700lbs unless I'm carrying water
Thanks for your thoughts
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Is there a cost difference? If not, take the 3:73 option. Your mileage difference will be unnoticeable.
However, my 2012 has 3:55 and I tow exactly what you have - 6000# dry and 7200#-7400# loaded. My EB pulls it like it is a lawnmower trailer.
Basically, unless you plan to load down your bed (is that why you are getting max tow?), either will tow your trailer with ease.
If you do choose the 3:73 with Max Tow, you would be able to upgrade the trailer further than you might with the 3:55. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
However, my 2012 has 3:55 and I tow exactly what you have - 6000# dry and 7200#-7400# loaded. My EB pulls it like it is a lawnmower trailer.
Basically, unless you plan to load down your bed (is that why you are getting max tow?), either will tow your trailer with ease.
If you do choose the 3:73 with Max Tow, you would be able to upgrade the trailer further than you might with the 3:55. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
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Looking at a 2013 EcoScrew FX4 with the Max tow pkg and was wondering which gear ratio I should go with. The truck will be my daily driver...150km round trip to work...but I will be towing my TT 8-12 times during the season. I can order the truck with the 3:73 gears or the 3:55 gears here in Canada. Wondering what you guys think?
My trailer... http://www.rvguide.com/specs/starcra...ge/297bhs.html
2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 297BHS
Dry weight of just over 6000lbs
GVWR of 7500lbs
Usually run about 6700lbs unless I'm carrying water
Thanks for your thoughts
My trailer... http://www.rvguide.com/specs/starcra...ge/297bhs.html
2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 297BHS
Dry weight of just over 6000lbs
GVWR of 7500lbs
Usually run about 6700lbs unless I'm carrying water
Thanks for your thoughts
otherwise it wouldn't be the "max tow package"