2014 dodge 1500 newbie

trapperbking wrote:
okay I'm thinking of buying my first TT I bought my truck without thinking about what it could haul but I have a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab 4X4 6-speed Automatic 5.7L Hemi Tow Package Trailer Brake Package Payload Capacity 1446lbs 8600lb tow capacity i have a class 3 hitch I will not be a full timer but weekend user(i have 2 young daughters), soccer tourneys, camping, maybe a yearly trip within 1000 miles each way things of that nature I dont want a trailer that will wear out my new truck so i didnt want to go too heavy any suggestions on weight limits that won't affect life of truck the heaviest one i was interested in was 2014 Forest River RV Patriot Edition 26BH 29 ft Dry Weight 4541 gross weight 7402 hitch weight 402 Or a 2012 k-z sportsmen 26ft dry weight 4210 gross 6000 we want a bunkhouse style and the more room the better but safe pulling, quality for the money(last for years)not tearing up my truck are the most important things thanks for any advice

Trust me you do not want the Sportsman by KZ. I work at a McClains Rv dealer and on sportsman TT's with roof mounted Air conditioners, The A/C is the lowest spot on the roof and we have done many repairs on those. The seal wont last forever and eventually the pooled up condensation will start to leak inside. Go for the Forestriver or try Keystones, or even Openrange.
Good Luck!!!