Appropriate tow vehile
Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a Rockwood 8264BHS? We are trying to find out what the best option would be for our tow vehicle. We have a 2021 jeep Grand Cherokee and we're told, at time of purchase...
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What are you trying to tow, like a 27 foot bunkhouse or a 20 foot singles trailer? How many people are going to be traveling with you in the tow vehicle, and will the tow vehicle have to double as a daily driver?
Hello and thank you for the response.
Yes we need to tow a 27' bunkhouse, there will be 4 of us traveling and the vehicle will double as a limited daily driver but I am retired and it will mostly be used for running local errands and such
I would suggest a 2500 for a dodge. "Generally speaking" as the 1500 dodges have usually been the softest, lightest capacity and payload of the full size 1500 models. You will probably want a minimum of 1800-2000 lbs of payload. 1000 lbs for 4 people, and 1000 lbs for a ball mount. 1500 if you go 5w.
Yes my 1000 lbs of people may be too much....but include extras such as food, books, first aid kits etc, not included in normal weights with clothes on. Most of us have 5-20 lbs of clothes on. Summer shorts tee shirt, to winter with boots, coats etc.
My GM handles 2000 lbs just fine, including people, Ball hw etc. I have a 4000 lb rear end capacity. I've seen dodges as low as 3000. GM has an option for a 450/, Ford iirc a 5000 lb RA.
Even my 4.3 V6 has the power to pull 7-8000 lbs better than many BB V8s of your!
In your case, mine too, the old 8600 8 lug suspension 25 would be perfect vs the monster gcwr with a bit more, but not that much more payload than today.
Keep some of this in mind too
Marty
How the hell did you even get it home with a 6 banger JGC? Lol.
Yes get a stout half ton with bags or wdh if you need sway control. Or a 3/4 ton.
However given your lack of experience and knowledge towing, I’d go straight for a HD truck. You will be more comfortable towing with it.
