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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redwingnc wrote:
It is a regular cab 2 WD shortbed -- got it off the 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup Towing Chart on their website -- thanks.
Yeah, your getting some mis info here and others offer some good advise.
Looking at the '11 Dodge body builders website shows the 1500 Dodge has payloads from around 1200 up to 1800 lbs all depending on the trucks selections.
Also tow ratings are shown for a ST or SLT or a Lone Star or a Bighorn /etc and not a base or stripper model as was claimed.
There are small 5ers out here still on the market. http://www.allencampermfgcoinc.com/Spec-sheets.html.
They have two models at 4500 GVWR and 5800 GVWR.
Check out the models with 7-8k GVWR and 3000 CCC. Their around the 5k dry weight range and will fit your trucks payload rating.
Always look at the trailer mfg dry or shipping weight and GVWR for making a informed decision.
The truck won't have any issue carrying its rated payload but IMO with a high profile 7000+ 5th wheel trailer you may not like the performance with the little 4.7 engine.
