Sanjeev wrote:
Hi all,
Planning to take my first trip to the smokies in a couple of weeks. My TV is a 2017 Ram 1500 ecodiesel (3.92 Rear Axle Ratio). My trailer is a 2016 Shasta Oasis (4300lbs dry weight, add another 700lbs for cargo + 500lbs fudge factor, net weight is around 5500lbs). And yes, in the truck will be my wife, son + myself, so lets say 400lbs.
This will be my first trip towing in the mountains with a trailer, so looking for tips on do's/don't for a safe trip.
Plz let me know if I am missing information, will be happy to provide.
Thanks for reading and comments/suggestions in advance!
You will have no issues with towing that size trailer.
I have the EcoDiesel in a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I tow a 5600 lb TT.
It has the 3.55 ratio axle.
I just completed a 8700 mile, 63 day coast to coast and back road trip.
I have towed serious mountains out west and all over the country with the Eco including the grade out of Denver to the Eisenhower tunnel.
No exhaust brake, but I always use the paddle shifters when towing to decide what gear is best for the situation.
Enjoy your trip and don't worry about any "mountains" you encounter.
