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texasphilter,
I have an older 5.7L in a station wagon, (not vortec) with 200 horses... and it struggles towing anything around 5000 lbs at high way speeds. The rpms are higher than I like. The MPG is abysmal, about 10-12. (Usually at least 20). I don't even know the tranny temp.
34' triple axle puts you in the 3/4 to 1 ton truck territory, with a big block engine, either gas or diesel. I think you can get away with higher gears, like 3.55 or 3.73, but 4.10 will definitely help in the mountains.
I don't use my tow vehicle for anything else but towing. Too much for a daily driver, too big and doesn't even get 10 mpg in mixed driving, and only 11 at best on highway. But, I accept that.
A/S (Or Avion) membership has its price.
I suggest getting your next TV on ebay.
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