2007 dodge

[canadianz28]

Was wondering if my 2007 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 slt will tow a 4600 lb trailer. It has 20" rims on it now and not sure what the gear ratio is. It also has the 4.7 magnum engine with a 6 speed manual trans. The trailer is a 2006 extreme rv m-24pt.

[jrp26789]

With the 20 inch rims it likely came with 3.96 gears. I towed a much heavier trailer than that. It struggled but we survived.

[mileshuff]

You won't like it. I towed a 5000lb loaded trailer with 3 different Dodges. The smallest engine was the 5.2L V8. It really struggled to pull on anything other that flat. Had to keep RPM's up rather high. Had 3.55 rear.

I then switched to a Ram with the 5.9L. Much better. Towed fairly easily but still struggled on hills down to 30mph up 6% grades.

Next was a 5.7L Hemi Durango. Even better yet. Easily pulled the TT anywhere I took it. Handled steep grades with ease but still limited to roughly 40-45mph which was acceptable.

The 4.7L is well under the capabilities of the 5.2L. I couldn't see it pulling 4600lbs comfortably. Is that 4600lbs loaded or empty? Possibly might do ok on flat ground in lower gears. Truck is better suited to pop-ups in the 2000-3000lb range. Lighter weight but more importantly much less wind drag.

[Old-Biscuit]

You will be at tow ratings........rev that engine.

FUN....no
Enjoyable...no

Doable.....eh?

Tow Ratings

[Bionic_Man]

You won't win any races, but it will tow it just fine. Don't be afraid to let that engine rev.

[canadianz28]

So i guess my ratio is 3.55. And it has the class 4 hitch. So 4600 lbs is doable right?

[coolbreeze01]

It will tow it, but you won't be using high gear all that often.

[donn0128]

Likely a 3.42 rear end ratio. Nothing you have is really suitable for towing. Personally I would not consider anything more than a tent trailer or a smaller hybrid.