ram1500 5.7hemi

[catmancando]

Just not real sure I have a28 ft tt and wght of6300# . Have I got enough truck plan on trip to california next year .:?

[jak0253]

Thanks for all the tips, will give a try next trip.

[chasmatt45]

I found what bugy stated works well. I did not air up on our first run with our trailer and did not like the ride. I aired up to 40 psi for the next trip and was much happier. Last week I tried 42 psi on the rears and 38 on the fronts. I was very happy with that setup.

[JordanH]

jak0253 wrote:
I have a 2013 4x4 Ram w/hemi, 6' bed, extended cab. I pull a #5000 trailer 26' with no problem, however, compared to my Chevy the rear end feels "mushy" to me and I have trailer sway from time to time, something I never had with the Chevy. I have a reese weight distribution system and reese anti sway bar,same set up I had on the Chevy. Any of you other fellas who own a Dodge notice this? I set everything up by the book when I swapped over to the Dodge. I love the truck and it comfortable and has a heap of power but I am a little disappointed in the way it tows, I had more confidence with my Chevy which had 0 sway.I asked my dealer and they told me it was because of the coil springs? Any aftermarket add ons to stiffen up the rear end?
Thanks.

Here is a company that sells the following springs: variable rate, 25 % increase, and 50% increase.

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&categories_id=121&year_select=2009&make_select=620&model_select=8125&x=73&y=17

I have not tried them, but plan on getting the 50% increase springs

[bguy]

I would never recommend to overinflate. Set it to the max cold psi on the sidewall or slightly below. For example my door placard says 36 psi cold but the tire sidewall says I can go to 44psi cold. I set mine at 40 but I'm going to try 42 next trip. I usually go to 38 on the front. If you notice, your sidewall says something like 2679lb max load at 44psi cold. If the pressure is lower then you cannot achieve the load rating stated on the tire.

edit: when not towing I'm at 36 psi to save the center of my tires.

[jak0253]

bguy: What do you mean "air up"? Do you mean over inflate? I check tire pressure regularly and set at what is recommended. Thanks

[bguy]

jak0253 wrote:
I have a 2013 4x4 Ram w/hemi, 6' bed, extended cab. I pull a #5000 trailer 26' with no problem, however, compared to my Chevy the rear end feels "mushy" to me and I have trailer sway from time to time, something I never had with the Chevy. I have a reese weight distribution system and reese anti sway bar,same set up I had on the Chevy. Any of you other fellas who own a Dodge notice this? I set everything up by the book when I swapped over to the Dodge. I love the truck and it comfortable and has a heap of power but I am a little disappointed in the way it tows, I had more confidence with my Chevy which had 0 sway.I asked my dealer and they told me it was because of the coil springs? Any aftermarket add ons to stiffen up the rear end?
Thanks.

Air up your tires. Makes a bigdifference.

[camp-n-family]

Any aftermarket add ons to stiffen up the rear end?

Look at the Airlift 1000 kit. Cheap ($100) and easy to install. Helped install some in my friends '11 Ram. Took about 15 minutes. The bags fit inside the coils and do a nice job to stiffen it up without making the ride harsh.

[jak0253]

I have a 2013 4x4 Ram w/hemi, 6' bed, extended cab. I pull a #5000 trailer 26' with no problem, however, compared to my Chevy the rear end feels "mushy" to me and I have trailer sway from time to time, something I never had with the Chevy. I have a reese weight distribution system and reese anti sway bar,same set up I had on the Chevy. Any of you other fellas who own a Dodge notice this? I set everything up by the book when I swapped over to the Dodge. I love the truck and it comfortable and has a heap of power but I am a little disappointed in the way it tows, I had more confidence with my Chevy which had 0 sway.I asked my dealer and they told me it was because of the coil springs? Any aftermarket add ons to stiffen up the rear end?
Thanks.

[JordanH]

As other posted, it all depends on your trim level of Ram. My 2009 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew cab, 4x4, 3.55, ram box. has a payload of 1054 lbs. My tongue weight is around 500 pounds, this don't leave me with much payload. You have plenty of engine, but payload could be the killer

[APT]

6300 pound dry RV is pushing the limit for the most capable half tons. You are likely payload limited, but that can range from 800 pounds to 2000 pounds. Check your driver door for the Tire and Loading sticker and note as equipped payload.

Plenty of engine/trans. May be enough suspension to handle the tongue weight plus people and a bed full of gear, but make sure.

[ib516]

What year is your Ram? What axle ratio and cab configuration?

[markandkim]

You have more than enough truck, no matter payload. Enjoy.

[rexlion]

Hitch weight and your payload will be the big thing to look at. Other than that, the drive train should be fine.

[Tachdriver]

Is the 6,300 weight including all the normal items you will be carrying on a trip or is that the weight as published or as it is sitting at a dealer before you out fit it. Need to add passengers and the weight of all the things they would bring as well.

Your set up is similar to mine (see sig line). I am at the max for mine.

You may be struggling to go up steep hills out west but okay elsewhere.

Yesterday I was towing mine north on 24 in Monteagle, TN, the tranny temps went from 160 to 210 on the top of the hill and I do have an external transmission cooler. This is something to remember as well including worrying about your weights.

Get your truck and trailer weighed too.