We have a Ram 1500 quad cab 3.6L v6 with GVWR of 6950. We currently have a 19' TT with GVWR of 4200 lbs, dry weight of 2660, hitch weight of 250. Exterior height is 8' 10". All is well as far as towing.We are hoping to upgrade this year to a 26' TT, GVWR 6000, dry 4320, hitch 530. Exterior height 10' 8".Is this a reasonable, safe tow vehicle for this bigger size TT? Anyone here have a similar combination with feedback to share?We will eventually be getting a bigger truck, but that'll be a few years and I don't want to buy a TT now only to find we are under-powered. Camper dealership says we're fine...but they're trying to sell campers so I don't totally trust them. ;)

wildwildwest61 wrote:We have a Ram 1500 quad cab 3.6L v6 with GVWR of 6950. We currently have a 19' TT with GVWR of 4200 lbs, dry weight of 2660, hitch weight of 250. Exterior height is 8' 10". All is well as far as towing.We are hoping to upgrade this year to a 26' TT, GVWR 6000, dry 4320, hitch 530. Exterior height 10' 8".Is this a reasonable, safe tow vehicle for this bigger size TT? Hard to imagine you'd be happy with that li'l V6 attempting to tow that size of trailer. :(BTW, those hitch weights you're quoting are dry weights and not even close to actual gross tongue weight with the trailer loaded & ready to camp. :E

For short, local trips on flatish ground, you'll be fine. You'll be hating life if you try long distance, mountain towing, or if you fight much of a head wind.

Hello! What is the door sticker say?

You should pay attention to the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVR), which is vehicle weight plus trailer. I should be on the driver door stickers. I suspect the V6 is just not up to a larger trailer.

I honestly don't think your going to like that combination.

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SoundGuy
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
wildwildwest61 wrote:
We have a Ram 1500 quad cab 3.6L v6 with GVWR of 6950. We currently have a 19' TT with GVWR of 4200 lbs, dry weight of 2660, hitch weight of 250. Exterior height is 8' 10". All is well as far as towing.

We are hoping to upgrade this year to a 26' TT, GVWR 6000, dry 4320, hitch 530. Exterior height 10' 8".

Is this a reasonable, safe tow vehicle for this bigger size TT?

Hard to imagine you'd be happy with that li'l V6 attempting to tow that size of trailer. :(

BTW, those hitch weights you're quoting are dry weights and not even close to actual gross tongue weight with the trailer loaded & ready to camp. :E
ib516
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2018
For short, local trips on flatish ground, you'll be fine. You'll be hating life if you try long distance, mountain towing, or if you fight much of a head wind.
Tankcar
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
Hello! What is the door sticker say?
jim1632
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
You should pay attention to the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVR), which is vehicle weight plus trailer. I should be on the driver door stickers.

I suspect the V6 is just not up to a larger trailer.
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 03, 2018
I honestly don't think your going to like that combination.
jerem0621
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2018
With 3.55 gears you are good to go up to 7,000 lbs.

I have the Pentastar in my van and have drove a few Rams with the Pentastar. They are more powerful than my current 4.6 V8 and should do the job.

It will not do as well as a Hemi and you will need to let it Rev. Just keep it in spec.

Thanks!

Jeremiah
Frostbitte
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
What ib516 said...
Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
can it do it.. sure..

I had the Ram 1500 with manual transmission and the V6... my 3,500 pound travel trailer was about Max in WV hills...

second gear and 5,000 rpms for 40 mph. up hills

yes I had the 3.55 gears.

plan on a bigger truck time.
old_guy
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
I don't know why anyone would tow with 3:55 gears. just not enough gears to tow anything bigger than the truck itself. that's my opinion
1320Fastback
Explorer
Jan 03, 2018
It will not be fun, it will not be efficient but you could do it.

Recommend upgrading to E rated tires and possibly stronger rims as they most likely will be overloaded, airbags might be needed also.