Help with Weight of Truck Camper
Hello fellow campers! I have a question that I would like opinions on - I am sure this tossed around a lot… I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 with the 5.7L Hemi Head. Great running truck! Since then, I...
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op asks wrote:
If I get a camper around that weight and with the boat, will that hemi head have enough balls?
Before the mod/adm jumps you, Don't forget this a is a family forum.
The '05 2500 Hemi has a 9xxx to 12xxx tow rating depending on gears and cab selection. Many 5th wheel owner are towing 10k-11k 5th wheel trailer with 2200-2500 lb on the rear axle. Most say they wouldn't want any more too pull in the mountains. A 3500 lb TC plus a 4000 lb boat = 7.5K or so. The Hemi should have no issues in the mountains. As others say its not a diesel so don't expect to keep up with that crowd.
