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yankeeslover
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Jun 14, 2013

2013 ram 1500 truck... 5.7 hemi-will this work??

I am purchasing a brand new 2014 camper with slideout. I have the above truck. I believe it has the class 4 hitch and can tow upwards of 8500 pounds... it is the quad cab 4x4 with 3.55 axles and 5.7 h...
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VintageRacer
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Jun 14, 2013
The maximum hitch weight is probably around 1,000 lbs with a weight distribution hitch set up properly. I would be happier with a 3.7 axle ratio, but the truck as is is actually well suited to your planned trailer. You will probably end up around 6500 - 7000 lbs fully loaded, and tongue weight of 750 - 800 lbs, well within the truck's ability.

Brian

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