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1st tow with my mega cab

06-09-2006, 02:47 AM

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1st tow with my mega cab

Traded an 03 qc 2500 for a 06 3500 mega cab. Tow a 31 foot 5th wheel weighing in about 8500 lbs. 1st, Longer wheel base makes a difference with the ride big time. The extra length really helps with the oscillations on concrete roads.

Also upgraded to a Brake smart controller..............ain't going back to the old one any time soon. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much nicer braking.

Added the jake exhaust brake to the 06. Very nice and a big difference in braking. I am actually looking forward to towing down some slopes.

All in All, very pleased with the Mega Cab and glad I made the switch, kids who are in the back seat are happy too.

Just my 2 cents.

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2006 3500 MEGA cab SRW, Auto
Tow a 31 foot 5th wheel
Traded a 2003 2500 HD quad cab

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