I think i've decided against a 5er due to only having a 2500. I think the payload is going to be too much. That said, the wife and i have picked out three campers that we really like: Jayco Jay Flight 33RBTSJayco Eagle 324BHTSGD Reflection 308BHTSall of these campers are around 1000 lb tongue wt. and 10-11K GVWRthe problem is they are all 36-37 ft long. How are those going to pull behind a RAM 2500 CCSWB 4x4 6.7?

They are going to be heavy with a lot of wind resistance. You will be better off with some bolt on parts and a jake brake. Stay on the interstates and better state highways. Your road choices will have a lot to do with your ease of towing.

That's a lot of trailer but would think your 2500 would be capable. Do want to point out that no way will those be 1000lbs tongue weight. Count on about 13% tongue weight of the total loaded trailer for a properly loaded TT.

I think you would be better off with a 5er.

Buy a good hitch like a Reese Dual Cam or.... and enjoy the new trailer. I pull a 37ft trailer with no problems with my GM 2500 HD. I also think there will be closer to 1,400 lbs tongue weight when loaded for use.

I pull a Jayco 28BHS now, which is about 31 ft long. Ive never had any issues even with the EZ Lift WD hitch. Is there going to be that much difference for just 6-7 more feet and 3000 lbs? I would upgrade WDH for sure.Oh, and i do have jake brakes. Emissions still in tact though.

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APT
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
Expect more like 1400 pounds of loaded TW for all of those options. With a properly sized and adjusted WDH with integrated sway control, I cannot imagine having any problems towing comfortably with that truck.
MBarmer
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
I pull a Jayco 28BHS now, which is about 31 ft long. Ive never had any issues even with the EZ Lift WD hitch.

Is there going to be that much difference for just 6-7 more feet and 3000 lbs?

I would upgrade WDH for sure.

Oh, and i do have jake brakes. Emissions still in tact though.
Bob_Olallawa
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
Buy a good hitch like a Reese Dual Cam or.... and enjoy the new trailer. I pull a 37ft trailer with no problems with my GM 2500 HD. I also think there will be closer to 1,400 lbs tongue weight when loaded for use.
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
I think you would be better off with a 5er.
RedRocket204
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
That's a lot of trailer but would think your 2500 would be capable. Do want to point out that no way will those be 1000lbs tongue weight. Count on about 13% tongue weight of the total loaded trailer for a properly loaded TT.
ppine
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2016
They are going to be heavy with a lot of wind resistance. You will be better off with some bolt on parts and a jake brake. Stay on the interstates and better state highways. Your road choices will have a lot to do with your ease of towing.

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