Towing Question w/ 3.0L Powerstroke?

[Roadking71865]

Took delivery of my 3.0L Powerstroke about 2 months ago and love the truck. Got exactly what I wanted. However, I did not get the 3.55 rear end as I rarely do any towing BUT, now we are looking at an Airstream with 6500 GVWR. Any experience on how it would tow through the mountains? If need be can you change the gearing from 3.31 to 3.55? The tow rating is 10400lbs. with 3.31 & 12100 lbs with 3.55.

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[dhrandy]

Just an FYI, I'd also watch your payload. It's on your door sticker. Most people forget. Not sure what they run on the Powerstroke.

 

[Roadking71865]

Just an FYI, I'd also watch your payload. It's on your door sticker. Most people forget. Not sure what they run on the Powerstroke.

Just checked and it was way lower than I thought. 1289 lbs

 

[dhrandy]

Just checked and it was way lower than I thought. 1289 lbs

Yea, too bad they don't offer the max payload package with the Platinum.

 

[Infotroll]

Should be able to get a gear change without issue

 

[Roadking71865]

Should be able to get a gear change without issue

Yes but dealer said $5-6K. The max payload of 1289 lbs. may be an issue anyway

 

[Infotroll]

Wow most I got a quote was 3k

 

[Roadking71865]

Wow most I got a quote was 3k

Both dealer & individual shop said they'd never done before on 2021, no surprise there, but would be $5-6K. Maybe this will come down in years to come.

 

[Infotroll]

Both dealer & individual shop said they'd never done before on 2021, no surprise there, but would be $5-6K. Maybe this will come down in years to come.

Shit you maybe need to vacation to one of coasts and get the work done dam cheaper

 

[Roadking71865]

Sure looks that way

 

[Infotroll]

I was going to drive to Iowa for a truck. I dealt with ok off road in nj very reasonable . On the west coast there enough guys on here that could recommend someone

 

[Roadking71865]

I was going to drive to Iowa for a truck. I dealt with ok off road in nj very reasonable . On the west coast there enough guys on here that could recommend someone

Found a couple local guys who will do gear change for $2500

 

[Infotroll]

Just make sure that they have done it enough times to be good with it . Congratulations otherwise

 

[Rod507]

Just checked and it was way lower than I thought. 1289 lbs

Wow awfully low payload numbers… 1,289- minus tongue weight - humans- luggage , sure don’t cut it.

 

[Infotroll]

Wow awfully low payload numbers… 1,289- minus tongue weight - humans- luggage , sure don’t cut it.

Yeah the engine chews a lot of it up and then the trim level eats the rest up. For some it makes sense not for others. For me diesel hovers about 10 to 20 cents more than reg 87. But the mpg is pretty big that counts when you are putting high mileage daily

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