How much weight towed with a 98.5-01 Cummins dually?

BillyRyan · 03-23-2019, 12:04 PM

Long story short, I purchased a 1998.5 24 valve dodge dually with a 5 speed trans to tow my 40ft enclosed. I just moved my car from NY to N.C. and through the hills the truck was a dog. I had to down shift to 3rd to pull some hills at 40mph. Truck runs like a top boost right around 25 lift pump pressure never below 12 when pulling up hill hard. I am guessing my trailer was weighed down pretty heavy, probably about 16k. The truck is stock minus a cold air intake and 5” exhaust.

I feel the truck should have more power. I have talked to some people and they agree with me, I have also talked to some people that say that’s really heavy and I should look into upgrading some hard parts before a tuner ie: intercooler, turbo, injectors.

I am just looking for some real world experience with how much people have towed to find out if I have something going on or that’s the way they are. Anybody with some insight I would greatly appreciate it.

03-23-2019, 12:04 PM	#1
BillyRyan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 43 Likes: 7 Liked 9 Times in 7 Posts	How much weight towed with a 98.5-01 Cummins dually? Long story short, I purchased a 1998.5 24 valve dodge dually with a 5 speed trans to tow my 40ft enclosed. I just moved my car from NY to N.C. and through the hills the truck was a dog. I had to down shift to 3rd to pull some hills at 40mph. Truck runs like a top boost right around 25 lift pump pressure never below 12 when pulling up hill hard. I am guessing my trailer was weighed down pretty heavy, probably about 16k. The truck is stock minus a cold air intake and 5” exhaust. I feel the truck should have more power. I have talked to some people and they agree with me, I have also talked to some people that say that’s really heavy and I should look into upgrading some hard parts before a tuner ie: intercooler, turbo, injectors. I am just looking for some real world experience with how much people have towed to find out if I have something going on or that’s the way they are. Anybody with some insight I would greatly appreciate it.