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Levidada wrote:
So I just took my 1500 in for service and had them tell me my gear ratio. Seems I am only running 3.21. I assume this is the reason for my towing struggles. $1100 to upgrade to 3.90. They say tell make a world of difference. What do y'all think? Is the outcome worth the price tag?
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ChooChooMan74 wrote:Levidada wrote:
I just got back from my first trip in my 2014 1500 Big Horn pulling a 27ft TT at 6,000lbs with a Equalizer 4 point hitch.
1st off, I am a rookie at this, so in my opinion towing was more of a struggle then I expected. Granted I was traveling from Orange County up to the Sierras so I was stressed with a lot of very long inclines where the Ram was pressed at 4000+ RPM for sometime 10 minutes or more. I also was a bit surprised how much the trailer seemed to dictate the movement of the truck. Not to say there was a lack of control, but you sure as heck knew the trailer was there. Caught a couple decent size gusts as well, which, to say the least, put the fear of God in me!!
I have plenty more trips to take in the 1500, but to be honest, I am already thinking about upsizing. I just wish I wasn't so fresh on my loan with the 1500.
1) I would make sure your hitch is setup properly.
2) Maybe invest in some LT tires.
3) Practice.
โSep-16-2015 12:38 PM
Levidada wrote:Interesting differences from my experience. My trailer is 4 feet shorter than yours but a similar weight and tows very well with the Equal-I-zer hitch. I felt wind gusts but they didn't affect my control at all. I hit 4000 RPMs a few times. To me the engine was singing. My experience was totally positive, relaxing even. There are things that can improve ones towing experience, like ensuring the tow vehicle tires are adequate and fully aired up. Maybe the difference is the trailers. Mine tows like a dream.
I just got back from my first trip in my 2014 1500 Big Horn pulling a 27ft TT at 6,000lbs with a Equalizer 4 point hitch.
1st off, I am a rookie at this, so in my opinion towing was more of a struggle then I expected. Granted I was traveling from Orange County up to the Sierras so I was stressed with a lot of very long inclines where the Ram was pressed at 4000+ RPM for sometime 10 minutes or more. I also was a bit surprised how much the trailer seemed to dictate the movement of the truck. Not to say there was a lack of control, but you sure as heck knew the trailer was there. Caught a couple decent size gusts as well, which, to say the least, put the fear of God in me!!
I have plenty more trips to take in the 1500, but to be honest, I am already thinking about upsizing. I just wish I wasn't so fresh on my loan with the 1500.
โSep-16-2015 11:49 AM
โSep-16-2015 11:48 AM
Levidada wrote:
Caught a couple decent size gusts as well, which, to say the least, put the fear of God in me!!
โSep-16-2015 11:38 AM
Levidada wrote:
I just got back from my first trip in my 2014 1500 Big Horn pulling a 27ft TT at 6,000lbs with a Equalizer 4 point hitch.
1st off, I am a rookie at this, so in my opinion towing was more of a struggle then I expected. Granted I was traveling from Orange County up to the Sierras so I was stressed with a lot of very long inclines where the Ram was pressed at 4000+ RPM for sometime 10 minutes or more. I also was a bit surprised how much the trailer seemed to dictate the movement of the truck. Not to say there was a lack of control, but you sure as heck knew the trailer was there. Caught a couple decent size gusts as well, which, to say the least, put the fear of God in me!!
I have plenty more trips to take in the 1500, but to be honest, I am already thinking about upsizing. I just wish I wasn't so fresh on my loan with the 1500.
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