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 more comfortably with.(tired of getting white knuckles towing with my short wheelbase Tahoe)For financial reasons, I don't want a diesel, or a big block (8.1 or v10 etc)What is in my price range, is Dodges 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 1500s 5.7 Hemi 4x4 4 doors. Anyone have experience towing travel trailers around 6,700#s 26' like mine with a Dodge 1500 5.7??Control? Power?I mainly camp locally here in Ohio, and Indiana,but few times a year travel down 75 South into southern Kentucky where its moderately hilly. I would love to get a 2500 but they are out of my price range for now. It seems these 1500 Dodges have pretty high towing capacities.Thanks for the help!

Haven't owned or towed with one, but I think a half-ton Ram with the Hemi & 5-speed trans would be enough for that trailer.What many half-ton haters ignore is that recent half-tons (last 7-8 years at least) are every bit as much truck as 3/4 tons from the late 90s-early 2000s, with excellent brakes, big output motors, and 5 or 6 speed transmissions.

Sounds like a good combination to me.

I will tell you tomorrow .. I have a 05 Dodge Ram with the 5.7 Hemi and a 25' camper... we are going on our first outing on Sunday.. I'll be driving thru a few hills along the way so it will be a good test to see how every thing works out. ..Don

We have a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Express Crew(with trailer pkg and trailer brakes) and tow a 23ft Ameri-Lite 23BW and tows like a dream. Don't think you'll be disappointed

thanks for all tbe feedback guys.Don, good luck with the trip tomorrow, yes please let me know how it performs. What is your loaded weight of your 25' camper?

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bighog01
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Aug 03, 2013
I pull a 32' tt with my 2008 1500 Hemi 4x4. I've never weighed my trailer but according to the weight label it should be around 5200 lbs and we pack lightly. Just returned from a long trip and did 65 mph all day at 10mpg. Truck did just fine. Just get a good WD hitch and you'll be ok.
jbres
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Aug 03, 2013
thanks for all tbe feedback guys.
Don, good luck with the trip tomorrow, yes please let me know how it performs. What is your loaded weight of your 25' camper?
surgtech56
Explorer
Aug 03, 2013
We have a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Express Crew(with trailer pkg and trailer brakes) and tow a 23ft Ameri-Lite 23BW and tows like a dream. Don't think you'll be disappointed
Big_Don_53
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Aug 03, 2013
I will tell you tomorrow .. I have a 05 Dodge Ram with the 5.7 Hemi and a 25' camper... we are going on our first outing on Sunday.. I'll be driving thru a few hills along the way so it will be a good test to see how every thing works out. ..

Don
wilber1
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Aug 03, 2013
Sounds like a good combination to me.
bmanning
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Aug 03, 2013
Haven't owned or towed with one, but I think a half-ton Ram with the Hemi & 5-speed trans would be enough for that trailer.

What many half-ton haters ignore is that recent half-tons (last 7-8 years at least) are every bit as much truck as 3/4 tons from the late 90s-early 2000s, with excellent brakes, big output motors, and 5 or 6 speed transmissions.

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