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  1. 2013-2018 Powertrain
    I'm the original owner of my 2013 2500. I've always hauled my horse trailer in tow/haul mode and had the gain setting where I wanted it. I now have a travel trailer and have been learning more about the brake system. I never even knew about the exhaust brake and have never used it. Is it a...
  2. 03-07 Powertrain
    Bought a 20 foot travel trailer at 3300 pounds dry weight. Out on my first road trip with it now. When I am backing it in reverse we smell nastiness. Smells a little bit like gear oil, maybe something burning. Everything works, it’s just stinky. But not a good sign. 2005 5.9 G56 4x4 also...
  3. 2013-2018 General Discussion
    Hello! I’m currently looking at a 2018 tradesman 5500 CC 60” 4x4 4.44 gears. However, after looking into towing capacity it’s got me puzzled. From a google search it shows max trailer at 17,170 lbs. which seems low. I’m looking for something to gooseneck tow about 20k lbs. (excavator 13k and...
  4. 98.5-02 Performance Parts Discussion
    Hey guys, just did a ton of work on my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 24v: -Fleece 63mm FMW drop in HX35 turbo (recent) -75 Hp injectors (recent) -Stage 3 ATS transmission built for towing with tuner (recent) -mishimoto radiator (recent -4” straight pipe exhaust (2 years ago) -Quadzilla adrenaline...
  5. RV and Marine Cummins Engine Discussion
    I've got a 1993 5.9 12 valve 230 HP, industrial engine I guess? In a 35ft RV which weights 20k lbs. Most of the time it has to tow a 3k lbs car behind it for a total of ~23k lbs and 10 wheels on the ground. I've been trying to improve the performance of it. When I got it, someone had already...
  6. 2019+ General Discussion
    Here’s my favorite hitch what does everybody else like?
  7. 03-07 Non-Powertrain
    Hey there all, I just recently got my first diesel, 2006 5.9l 2500 4x4 SRW, looking buying a travel trailer in the near future. Looking for any advice on bumper pull v.s. a 5th wheel. I have a cm flatbed setup with a hidden 5th wheel ball. It’s going to be my home for the next little bit while I...
  8. 98.5-02 Non-Powertrain
    i have been searching the forum extensively but haven’t been able to find info with my setup around real world towing capacity (as in if it is more than the stated amount in the owners manual for my setup). I have a 30 foot gooseneck cargo trailer (in my profile pic) with GVWR 16000 pounds that...
  9. 94-98 Performance Parts Discussion
    I just bought this 94 12 valve. Here's a list of what's been done so far. 241k miles Nv4500 2wd No blow by 3.55 rear end Kdp done 100 over injectors 10 thousands shaved fuel plate 5k governor springs 7mm delivery valves Hx40 turbo 5 inch from turbo back straight pipe This was done by previous...
  10. 03-07 Performance Parts Discussion
    Hey everyone, first time poster. I’ve got an 06’ common rail with a smarty Touch tuner and I’m wondering what everyone has been running while towing for both power, longevity, and fuel economy. I live in Denver so we have some big mountains here. I’m not looking for crazy power. I’ve got a 40’...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone! Currently driving a 2012 Tundra and looking to upgrade to a 2018 3500! I fish for a living so towing a boat 5-7 days a week. Current boat weighs around 5-6k lbs but looking to upgrade to a new boat around 7-8k lbs. Thanks in advance for all the advice!
  12. 98.5-02 Powertrain
    Hello ladies and gents, First of all sorry for the long post. I have a 1999 Ram 2500 Cummins auto 4x4 longbed completely stock. Now I know the auto for the second gen isn’t the best for towing but that’s what I have. Secondly my truck is stock and no gauges. I know I need to get some. Anyway...
  13. 03-07 Non-Powertrain
    I have an 04 Cummins with a 48re and highway gears. I use it to tow my T250 Bobcat on and equipment trailer (around 14,000lbs) my Brother has a simaler duramax tows it like a dream and always stays under 2000 rpm. My truck will only do 60 mph and I have to give her the beans to even do that. My...
  14. Towing & Hauling
    Hey guys! Looking at buying a new toy hauler fifth wheel. Dry weight is 11,700 anyone else tow a similar weight with their 2500? Mine is a 2014 I have a transmission thermal bypass as well. just wondering how it does and how your temperatures are? Also if you have pictures hooked up that would...
  15. 03-07 Powertrain
    2007 cummins 5.9 g56 bag of parts, new Bosch injectors, fass 165, studs, straight pipe, air intake, smarty touch w/ egt probe near cylinder 4, sw5 w/timing, wastegate off and see 37 pounds of boost My truck will idle at about what everyone else’s trucks idle at 150-300, I have seen a few even...
  16. 94-98 Powertrain
    Hey y’all, Im new to the forum, but not new to Cummins. I had a ‘99 24V ten years ago, but had to let it go. I’m looking at a truck right now (specs in title) to use for my dump trailer business. Towing capacity says 10k. My trailer will be about 4,800 lbs empty. Plan on setting 2 ton limits for...
  17. 98.5-02 Powertrain
    Hi, Needing help with my 1998 5.9 cummuns 4x4, and smarty S03.I just bought this from a guy that i swear is doing donuts and rolling sooo much coal, that half of the three sets of 24" tires he threw in with the deal are bald, and he even said hes never used the truck as a workin truck. But i...
  18. 2013-2018 General Discussion
    What’s up guys! So I drove from So Cal to Cody Wyoming over the last day and a half....towing my 5th wheel. Total of 19.5 engine hours and 1,128 miles total. At about 900 mile mark or so, when my engine break engaged it started whining....just like a high pitch whistle (different than the first...
  19. 03 - 07 General Discussion
    What’s up guys, I’m looking to get a 6 inch suspension lift for my truck and am curious if I’d be able to pull a 5th wheel with the height of it. I’m pretty dead set on the 6 so I’m wondering if anyone else has a 6 and has towed a fifth wheel with it, or gooseneck even for that matter. If not I...
  20. 94-98 Powertrain
    Hey all! First post in The community and i already appreciate all the feedback I'm gonna get. Its much needed. Looked on here for allot of answers to my questions, and always found em. However in this instance i can really narrow down my issue, so here i am asking the most knowledgeable about a...
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