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itsmike
Explorer
Jan 26, 2017

2004 Ram 1500 Towing Questions..

Wife and I are looking to upgrade out TT.. (See sig).. Fully loaded my ramski pulls it like a champ.. No issues.. The rig we are looking to get (I do have doubts about the size) is the Jayco 27BHS Jay Flight.. Dry Weight 6664# and GVWR is 8250#..

So, I figured I would see real world about 7200# off my bumper..

Anyone have any experience with this? or a combo similar in weight?

The truck is equipped with the 3.90 Axles, and 4X4 with the Hemi.

Please put my mind at ease so I don't go with the smaller TT..
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  • itsmike's avatar
    itsmike
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    If its suspension, I do have brand new Leafs, and the monroe shocks with the coils to assist..

    I kinda agree about it being a little too big tho.. Back to drawing board and looking for either the 26 or 28 foot one..
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    Throw some airbags on the rear axle and get some E rated tires, then load it up!
  • SouthpawHD's avatar
    SouthpawHD
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    At your estimated 7200 pounds, you'll have a tongue weight of around 900 pounds (assuming a standard 12%), but could be more.

    So at 900 pound TW, 2 adults, and no gear, you'll easily be north of 1200 pounds. What's your payload on the Ram? I'm going to guess right around there... So you may be overloaded rather easily.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2017
    I see GVWR of the Ram to be 1,800 pounds maximum. This isn't much; my Tahoe is 1,595. Most 2004 Rams are less. With a wet tongue TT weight of about 1,000 pounds plus your family and stuff that leaves you 800 pounds at the maximum. HMMM, too close for me.

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