rmgoziaExplorerSep 16, 2016towing capacityI am new to travel trailer towing and need to learn about towing capacity. I am looking at a travel trailer that has an empty weight of 5,700 and a Gross Weight of 8,700. My 2016 Ram pickup is a 4x4 5...Show More
n0arpExplorerSep 16, 2016That trailer will throw your half ton all over the road. Just my experience, of course*... YMMV. I'd be looking about 1K# lighter UVW.*This was actually mostly solved with a Propride 3P, but not everyone is willing to spend over $2k for a hitch.
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