Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi towing 6,700#s?
I finally had my 26' travel trailer weighed, and loaded down I am at 6,700#s. I am now in the market for a newer tow vehicle. I am ready to upgrade from my 2003 Tahoe, to something that I can tow mor...
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My trailer loaded comes in close to 7000#. I had a 2007 Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab with Hemi, 5-spd auto, 3.92 rear and 20" tires. The power train had no problems with 7000#, but you knew the trailer was back there and there was no payload left after you put 1000#s of tongue weight on the truck.
I was looking for a a used 3/4 ton truck and came upon a leftover 2012 Ram 2500 that was on a dealers lot for nearly 10 months. Up here in the Northeast everyone drives 1/2 ton trucks. Nobody wants a 3/4 ton Crew Cab with an 8' bed and a 4.10 rear unless you want it for towing which I did. The dealer took 34% off the sticker and I got truck for less than used 1/2 tons sitting on his lot. There is a huge difference in towing with a 1/2 ton & a 3/4 ton.
Do yourself a favor and look hard for a 3/4 ton. There are deals outs there new & used if you are patient.
I was looking for a a used 3/4 ton truck and came upon a leftover 2012 Ram 2500 that was on a dealers lot for nearly 10 months. Up here in the Northeast everyone drives 1/2 ton trucks. Nobody wants a 3/4 ton Crew Cab with an 8' bed and a 4.10 rear unless you want it for towing which I did. The dealer took 34% off the sticker and I got truck for less than used 1/2 tons sitting on his lot. There is a huge difference in towing with a 1/2 ton & a 3/4 ton.
Do yourself a favor and look hard for a 3/4 ton. There are deals outs there new & used if you are patient.
