Looking at the specs on a truck and two different travel trailers. Trying to decide if it is enough truck for either one but preferably the longer/heavier one. The truck is the ram power wagon. According to ram it has a payload of 1470 and max towing of 9960. The two travel trailers are 34'3", 8325 dry, 10160 max, 995 hitch and 32'2", 7570 dry, 9500 max, 900 hitch. I'd really like the longer rig but I'm afraid it may overload the truck. It's just me and I travel light, not a collector of stuff. I'd really like to do this with the power wagon if possible. Unfortunately, due to the off road suspension it has lower towing and payload than other 3/4 ton trucks. Enough truck or not?

Power wagons are not the best towing platform. They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup. Get a standard 2500 and depending on configuration you would be good for either trailer

donn0128 wrote:They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup. Well that's a little harsh and not really necessary. Considering the power wagon is only about a 50-60 thousand dollar truck. Lots of people put a lot more than that in to their aftermarket parts for off road vehiclesThe power wagon may not be a tow-made vehicle, but it still has a big trans cooler and a great gear ratio for towing. It may be a purpose built truck, but you can still tow just fine with it.

donn0128 wrote:Power wagons are not the best towing platform. They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup. Get a standard 2500 and depending on configuration you would be good for either trailerAgree. Power Wagons are a 'throwback' model meant for fun. They were sort of RAM's answer to the Ford F150 Raptor. Fine capacity for fun but not really meant to be a workhorse.KJ

With just you alone and a few items inside the truck and in the bed either will work for you. With just you I would add 1000lbs to the dry weight. So for the bigger trailer that puts you at 9300lbs with a loaded tongue weight of 1150 lbs. with a WD hitch you will be at max GVWR but under the axle weights. The Power Wagon can handle being maxed out. And yes, the Power wagon is the best factory made off-roader available next to a Wranglet Rubicon. The Ford Raptor is more for dune running where the Power Wagon is more for crawling.I think you will be just fine.

Good to hear from someone from UCLA (Upper Corner of Lower Alabama). The 32 ft. TT is best and can be done. You have to remember to add your weight and any friend you invite as well as all your camping gear, and there will be some.

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LIKE2BUILD
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
donn0128 wrote:
Power wagons are not the best towing platform. They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup. Get a standard 2500 and depending on configuration you would be good for either trailer

Agree. Power Wagons are a 'throwback' model meant for fun. They were sort of RAM's answer to the Ford F150 Raptor. Fine capacity for fun but not really meant to be a workhorse.

KJ
ShaunCobb
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
donn0128 wrote:
They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup.

Well that's a little harsh and not really necessary. Considering the power wagon is only about a 50-60 thousand dollar truck. Lots of people put a lot more than that in to their aftermarket parts for off road vehicles

The power wagon may not be a tow-made vehicle, but it still has a big trans cooler and a great gear ratio for towing. It may be a purpose built truck, but you can still tow just fine with it.
donn0128
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2017
Power wagons are not the best towing platform. They were setup as factory off road vehicles for little boys with too much money wanting factory setup. Get a standard 2500 and depending on configuration you would be good for either trailer

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