Tow Vehicle Feedback Appreciated
We just bought the Coachmen Freedom Express Liberty Edition 320BHDS in October. Base Weight is 7,374 and the sticker on the camper says GVWR is 7,900. I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD 5.7l Hemi Quad...
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I was in exactly the same boat as you are. I bought a2013 flagstaff trailer weighing 7300 pounds. With all the stuff we haul inside, I am sure I am over 8000 pounds.
I pulled it twice with our half ton truck. While it pulled fine, the rest of the towing experience was not comfortable. Not enough brakes and was awful in cross winds. Had enough power but that was it.
Looked at diesels, but I don't tow often enough to justify the cost and hassle. Went with a 2500 ram crew cash and I'm very happy. The hemi pulls fine with a3.73 rear end, though I wish it was a 4.10...
My nephew is a ford diesel mechanic and when I was looking at a 6.0 diesel he told me to run away. ?. Don't walk!
I borrowed my son's 6.0 gas gmc last summer. ?.. ducked gas like it was free, and rode like a battle Wagon. Dodge is much better in terms of a comfortable ride.... good luck
I pulled it twice with our half ton truck. While it pulled fine, the rest of the towing experience was not comfortable. Not enough brakes and was awful in cross winds. Had enough power but that was it.
Looked at diesels, but I don't tow often enough to justify the cost and hassle. Went with a 2500 ram crew cash and I'm very happy. The hemi pulls fine with a3.73 rear end, though I wish it was a 4.10...
My nephew is a ford diesel mechanic and when I was looking at a 6.0 diesel he told me to run away. ?. Don't walk!
I borrowed my son's 6.0 gas gmc last summer. ?.. ducked gas like it was free, and rode like a battle Wagon. Dodge is much better in terms of a comfortable ride.... good luck
