I Don't Know What My Truck Can Tow!
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram MegaCab 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI. I'm seem to get lost doing the math on what I can actually tow for a 5'VR. And since it's a shortbox, am I gonna have issues towing a 5'VR? ...
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Knowing that my 1/2T rated "MegaCan", as the 8 yr old grandson calls it, is built on the 3/4 ton chassis and derated due to lighter springs and the HEMI, I considered two modifications:
1. Add the 3/4T springs, and,
2. Build the 5.7L HEMI (345 cu. in.) into a 6.4L HEMI (392 cu. in.)
Springs were easy to do but the bore and stroke didn't give me enough torque to tow the loads the springs would allow. I surely don't plan on doing a CTD transplant and since the DW wants a lot of room in our roving home, I need an upgrade or a totally different approach to what type RV we purchase. Maybe a DP with enough power to use the MegaCan as a toad would be a good idea. ;)
I truly do appreciate everyone's input here.
1. Add the 3/4T springs, and,
2. Build the 5.7L HEMI (345 cu. in.) into a 6.4L HEMI (392 cu. in.)
Springs were easy to do but the bore and stroke didn't give me enough torque to tow the loads the springs would allow. I surely don't plan on doing a CTD transplant and since the DW wants a lot of room in our roving home, I need an upgrade or a totally different approach to what type RV we purchase. Maybe a DP with enough power to use the MegaCan as a toad would be a good idea. ;)
I truly do appreciate everyone's input here.
