Towing a small 5th wheel with a 1/2 ton truck
I am thinking of trading in my TT for a 5th wheel.... I have a Dodge Ram 1500, 4.7L V8 with towing package. The specs show that I should be able to tow 7300 lbs. Do you see any problems with towin...
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Not all half tons are created equal. The 4.7 you have is not a very strong engine. It may pull 7,300#, but I can almost guaranty it will not pull it well, especially in any hills, much less mountains.
Ask me how I know this. I had an older Toyota Tundra rated to pull slightly over 7K lbs a number of years ago. I bought a small fiver that just barely weighed less than the ratings when loaded for camping. I ended up trading the truck within a few months. You may have better luck, but don't be surprised if the 4.7 struggles at 7K lbs. Good luck.
Ask me how I know this. I had an older Toyota Tundra rated to pull slightly over 7K lbs a number of years ago. I bought a small fiver that just barely weighed less than the ratings when loaded for camping. I ended up trading the truck within a few months. You may have better luck, but don't be surprised if the 4.7 struggles at 7K lbs. Good luck.
