Hi Stephen,
Welcome back. If it were me I would opt for the 5.9 engine to do what you
want to do. Not that your 3.9 can't but I'd feel a little better knowing I
had the power there if I need it. Besides I'm partial to 5.9's. Time to
trade up...and while you're at it, get a QC. You'll love it and wonder why
you waited this long to get one.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of dakota@knexa.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 2:58 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RV Options - '92 3.9l 4X4CC
Hello Dak List Members,
It's been a while since I have been on the list, but now I am back and here
to stay! The recent mixed information I have been getting from salesmen has
encouraged me to go to the source... Dakota Truck List Members!!
I have a 1992 3.9l 4X4CC, Magnum V6 Auto, 3.5 Gear Ratio, stock.
I currently own a nice import camper (1000 lbs) and now we are wanting to
upgrade to pull an RV Trailer, either a small travel trailer or a small 5th
wheel. Can my Dak do that? I have pulled the occasional snowmobile trailer
on loan, and it seems to be OK, but an RV is a little bigger. The camper
seems to be OK in most situations except for the biggest of mountain passes,
where I do have slow down and gear down (2nd). I have always attributed
that to wind-resistance.
I have seen travel trailers in the 19' range at around 3000lbs and 23/24'
5th wheels there as well. Which is better, I wonder? Also, I am going to
have to back any trailer uphill on a 125' dirt driveway, that sounds like it
might be hard to do?
Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated. I know I could get some more
HP with a few mods, or change my gear ratio, and even "drop" a 5.2l in, but
are those options worth it, or am I going to drive my Dak into an early
grave with an RV Trailer?
Thanks in advance,
Stephen
-- Stephen Hawtree Senior Systems Administrator stephen.hawtree@knexa.com Knexa.com Enterprises Inc. (CDNX-KNX) www.knexa.com
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