Anyone Towing a 5er with a Half Ton TV?

boocoodinkydow wrote:
Please share your experience be it good or bad. I'd be interested in knowing what you're towing, pin weight, dry and/or loaded weight, what your tow vehicle is & any additional info you'd like to share. Thanx.

NOTE TO WEIGHT POLICE: This isn't an open invitation to discuss pros & cons, shoulda, woulda, coulda. We've all heard it presented a thousand different ways. Thank you for understanding.

We used to tow a fairly light 5'er with a 2006 RAM 1500 4x2 5.7L.
It was OK. Installed airbags on the rear axle to level the load even though it didn't really squat too bad. Just found the half-ton springs too car-like. I even kept them inflated empty. The engine had lots of power and torque, just needed to rev. The old 5-speed transmission left a lot to be desired performance wise but it was reliable and never gave me any hassle. The only time I worried a bit was in very high cross winds. The truck's relatively short wheel-base, tires and suspension were a lot more sensitive to wind gusts than my current 3500. Overall, I think it towed the 5'er much better than a similar weighted travel trailer.