Shocked at lack of quality
Well, went to look at the Aerolite 315BHSS and 319BHSS this weekend and I was shocked at what I would call lack of quality. Maybe I am looking at the wrong level of TT or have too high of expectatio...
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I think what you really need to do is consider smaller, lighter trailers. Those are way too big/heavy for a 1500 Ram. Never mind the tow rating, you need to be looking at your payload. You will far exceed the payload rating far before reaching the tow rating.
The 1500 Rams have have some of the lowest payload ratings of 1/2 ton trucks. Since you travel with a family I'll assume the truck is a crew cab. Depending on model, payload can be less than 1000lbs, best case around 1500lbs. With 800lbs of family on board you won't have much payload left to carry the trailer tongue weight. The trailers you are considering will have tongue weights in excess of 1000lbs which will put you severely over your GVWR and likely axle ratings too.
You need a much lighter tt or a bigger truck.
The 1500 Rams have have some of the lowest payload ratings of 1/2 ton trucks. Since you travel with a family I'll assume the truck is a crew cab. Depending on model, payload can be less than 1000lbs, best case around 1500lbs. With 800lbs of family on board you won't have much payload left to carry the trailer tongue weight. The trailers you are considering will have tongue weights in excess of 1000lbs which will put you severely over your GVWR and likely axle ratings too.
You need a much lighter tt or a bigger truck.
