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Canonman · 03-14-2019, 10:27 AM

You don't mention your engine size or transmission gear ratio. But.. We had an F150 with a 5.4L Triton V8 and 373 gears. Our TT then had a 7500# GVW. We pulled for 3 years throughout the Rocky Mountains. You will be shifting a lot both uphill and down, but that's normal. Your 2500 should be equipped with "tow/haul" mode. Use it. Plan on seeing 3500 to 4k rpms keeping your truck in it's best power band. All should be good in my opinion. Key to maintaining control downhill is to start slowing early. Down shift early and use the marked speed limits for big trucks as your guide.
Feel tree to PM me if you'd like any specific info on the parks or camping in our "Pretty Great State" http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...hp?albumid=761

03-14-2019, 10:27 AM	#2
Canonman Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 2,223	You don't mention your engine size or transmission gear ratio. But.. We had an F150 with a 5.4L Triton V8 and 373 gears. Our TT then had a 7500# GVW. We pulled for 3 years throughout the Rocky Mountains. You will be shifting a lot both uphill and down, but that's normal. Your 2500 should be equipped with "tow/haul" mode. Use it. Plan on seeing 3500 to 4k rpms keeping your truck in it's best power band. All should be good in my opinion. Key to maintaining control downhill is to start slowing early. Down shift early and use the marked speed limits for big trucks as your guide. Feel tree to PM me if you'd like any specific info on the parks or camping in our "Pretty Great State" http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...hp?albumid=761 Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2017 Cougar 279RKSWE 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins Retirement Training Completed I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.