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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jbres wrote:
gcloss- with your ram 1500 did you feel safe towing it? was the truck in control while towing?
Currently I feel like my 2003 Tahoe is not in control when towing my 6,700# travel trailer
I did not feel in total control of the trailer when towing with my Ram 1500. I added Bilsteins all around as well as heavier load range tires. Both improvements made a difference, but not enough for my liking. Also after a 200 mile tow I started to get an odor of hot differential fluid from rear differential. I knew the truck was at its limits, hence my desire for a 3/4 ton truck.
Now when I tow, I barely know the trailer is behind me. Heavy duty everything, with plenty of payload and a truck with a tow capacity of 13250 pounds and a trailer that can max out at 7350 pounds. I know going from a 141" to 169" wheelbase made a big difference in towing stability as well.
Like I said in my previous post, if you look hard enough there are plenty of deals on 3/4 ton trucks.
