How long a camper can I (should I) tow?
I have a new 2014 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi (8 speed) with approximately 9000lbs tow capacity. Looking to buy a travel trailer and trying to understand what is a safe camper length for this vehicle. I would...
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Of that remaining 1,000 lbs, you need to account for everything in the truck including wife, bed liner, tool box, fire wood and coolers. Then, you also have 100lbs+ for the WD hitch. With that low low payload number, you will be over that before you even touch the power limits on the truck.
My half-ton has 1,800+ in payload, my trailer comes in at 9,200lbs wet and I am over my payload.
your truck will be fine, but you need to understand that you will be over-weight.
My half-ton has 1,800+ in payload, my trailer comes in at 9,200lbs wet and I am over my payload.
your truck will be fine, but you need to understand that you will be over-weight.
