Towing with 2014 Ram
Hey all, new to the forum and just want some towing advice on getting the squat out of my truck when I am towing my rig. I am fairly new to the camper scene so any advice would be greatly appreciated....
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The first thing I would do is determine what the tongue weight of the trailer is when you are loaded with your gear. That will determine whether you have the correct weight distribution hitch bars. If you have too light of bars you will be unable to get enough weight transferred to the front end of the Ram.
The Dodge Ram 1500 is known for exceptional ride but also for a relatively low payload capacity. I had a 2009 1500 Sport and was able to help the rear coil springs with Air Lift bags. They cost less than $100, do a good job and are pretty easy to install. With the air bags and 1,000 lb equalizer bars I was able to get good weight distribution from front to rear with my 27 foot trailer that had a tongue weight of about 950-1,000 lbs.
Even though I was able to level my Ram and tow it with the 1500 I didn't like the idea that I was over the payload capacity and ended up buying a Ram 2500. No air bags needed with that truck!
Good luck.
The Dodge Ram 1500 is known for exceptional ride but also for a relatively low payload capacity. I had a 2009 1500 Sport and was able to help the rear coil springs with Air Lift bags. They cost less than $100, do a good job and are pretty easy to install. With the air bags and 1,000 lb equalizer bars I was able to get good weight distribution from front to rear with my 27 foot trailer that had a tongue weight of about 950-1,000 lbs.
Even though I was able to level my Ram and tow it with the 1500 I didn't like the idea that I was over the payload capacity and ended up buying a Ram 2500. No air bags needed with that truck!
Good luck.
