I 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...
Engine and transmission aside, you're going to be thrown all over the road with a long, wide, tall, box shaped 6K dry trailer in a half ton with a conventional W/D hitch. Or invest in a Hensley or Propride, then you will probably be fine. Without one of those you are going to be in for a white knuckle ride, and I guarantee you will be looking to upgrade trucks or downsize trailers after a few times out.
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