Ram owners; Ram 1500/2500 ownership question
I've been doing a bit of research about my next truck. We are looking at an older Airstream to restore for retirement travel; weighs about 7,000 loaded. The trailer will be paid for cash, so we have a...
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I have a 26ft Puma 5th that hits the scales around 8000lbs loaded
First towed it with an 03 Quad Cab Laramie 5.7 with 3:92 gears. Did an adequate job, lots of power but at the max of GCVWR and certainly over a bit on GVWR.
In 2010, found a great deal on a 2008 1500 MegaCab (really a lighter springed 2500)Same 5.7 but with 3:73 gears and full floating rear axle. Night and day difference in ride and stability. Still have it. Just got back from southern PA, 10hr ride, wouldn't do it in anyone's 1/2 ton. In my opinion, some of these new half tons towing specs are grossly over rated or our 3/4 tons are grossly under rated! If you are going to do any towing, buy a truck to tow, not to do the groceries
First towed it with an 03 Quad Cab Laramie 5.7 with 3:92 gears. Did an adequate job, lots of power but at the max of GCVWR and certainly over a bit on GVWR.
In 2010, found a great deal on a 2008 1500 MegaCab (really a lighter springed 2500)Same 5.7 but with 3:73 gears and full floating rear axle. Night and day difference in ride and stability. Still have it. Just got back from southern PA, 10hr ride, wouldn't do it in anyone's 1/2 ton. In my opinion, some of these new half tons towing specs are grossly over rated or our 3/4 tons are grossly under rated! If you are going to do any towing, buy a truck to tow, not to do the groceries
