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zogg
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Feb 28, 2014

Towing 7300 pounds with a 1/2 ton Hemi....a-ok??

I am thinking about trading my 3/4 ton "rough rider" for a new 1500 Ram with a 3.93 rear end and towing package. Our trailer weight is 7300 pounds dry, and we pack light, so we are looking around 8000-8500 pounds. The tow rating on the new Ram is 10,100 pounds.

We generally only tow a couple of times a year and we never go more than 400 miles or so...

The 2500 is my daily driver, and I am getting more and more dissatisfied with it due to the crummy ride.

On the other hand, I don't want to become a danger on the hiway. So, I would like any feedback from those folks pulling a lot of weight with a 1/2 ton....thanks in advance.

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