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Dodge 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 dually
So my question is going to be about the difference in rear end gear ratios as it pertains to MPG.
Our current 1/2 ton hemi dodge is getting old and tired much like myself, so it is time to retire it. I have decided to get a 2012 Dodge Bighorn... 3500 dually crew cab 4x4 long box. According to Dodge's brochure, there is a significant difference in towing capacities between the 2 rear end options 3.73 or 4.10. I am towing a North Trail 21fbs. travel trailer / 6,500 pounds. Yes I know it's overkill, but it will likely be the last truck I ever buy and although we are happy with our North Trail, you never know if a Bighorn might be in the future. We like to spend a lot of time in the mountains (& the possibility of moving up to a bighorn trailer) therefor the 4.10 seems appealing. Considering that I am pulling such a light trailer for a truck like this, what do you suppose the difference in MPG might be between the 2 different rear ends? And what kind of mileage might I expect to get in general? Looking forward to your thoughts.
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Bret
So my question is going to be about the difference in rear end gear ratios as it pertains to MPG.
Our current 1/2 ton hemi dodge is getting old and tired much like myself, so it is time to retire it. I have decided to get a 2012 Dodge Bighorn... 3500 dually crew cab 4x4 long box. According to Dodge's brochure, there is a significant difference in towing capacities between the 2 rear end options 3.73 or 4.10. I am towing a North Trail 21fbs. travel trailer / 6,500 pounds. Yes I know it's overkill, but it will likely be the last truck I ever buy and although we are happy with our North Trail, you never know if a Bighorn might be in the future. We like to spend a lot of time in the mountains (& the possibility of moving up to a bighorn trailer) therefor the 4.10 seems appealing. Considering that I am pulling such a light trailer for a truck like this, what do you suppose the difference in MPG might be between the 2 different rear ends? And what kind of mileage might I expect to get in general? Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks
Bret
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