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mr61impala
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Jan 14, 2021

Trailer too long for truck?

Back again.

We went to the RV Supershow in Tampa yesterday and found a trailer that checks most of our boxes.

Trailer specs: GVW is #7995, #UVW is #6327, dry hitch weight is #658. total length 32'9".

2019 Ram 1500 3.92 axle ratio #1780 rear axle payload #11,400 max towing capacity; all per Ram website after entering VIN#.

I think the weights are OK but how about the overall length? Anyone towing a trailer this long with a Ram 1500?

By the way, if you are in Florida it's worth a couple hour drive to experience the show.

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  • I think this topic has been discussed before and it is my uneducated opinion that the length of the trailer has no affect on the tow vehicle if the total weight and tongue load are within the trucks capability. However, there might be other reasons to avoid an extra long trailer such as getting into and out of a fuel station, maneuvering around campgrounds tight turns, etc.