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bcguillory
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Mar 10, 2014

HELP. Need info on max. towing w/ Dodge Ram 1500

Can anyone tell me how many pounds I can safely tow a 5th wheel with my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi, quad cab, SLT, 2WD,6.25 bed, 5 spd. auto 545RFE transmission, 5.7L V8 Hemi engine, 3.92 axle ration, 2...
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tomkaren13
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Mar 10, 2014
Based on our experience with a GMC 1/2 and a small(24ft)light(6500)fifth wheel, we would not recomend it. Even with helper springs the pin weight was just to much for the truck. We went to a 30 ft TT with a empty weight of 5500 lb. Truck does well now.

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