Grit dog wrote:
mowermech wrote:
IMO, yes, you can tow that trailer "safely".
However, I think your truck and you will not be happy when towing it. I know I wasn't when towing a 7X14 box trailer with a Dodge Ram 1500 with the 360 engine and 3.55 differentials. On a hilly stretch of I-90, that poor truck was shifting constantly, even with OD locked out. I sold the 1500 and bought the truck in my sig. I rarely have to shift down now. I am much happier now when towing.
Lol, a half ton model T would tow it even worse!
You’re not comparing anything remotely close using an old 5.9 V8, 2nd gen Ram, correct?
Yes the 5.3 will downshift a bunch in the hills, but it is appropriately sized for the OPs proposed TT.
Actually, I am not "comparing" anything. An opinion was asked and given: I do not think he will be happy towing that trailer with that pickup. That is my opinion, and I'm sticking to it.
FACT: I was very happy with my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 until I towed that trailer with it. When I got home, I started my search for an affordable Dodge CTD. I found one, sold the 1500, and now I tow that trailer with no trouble at all! I'm happy, and the truck is not overworked.
