Towing with RAM 1500

[jsmith_15]

I have a 2016 RAM 1500 v8 5.7 8hp70 transmission Crew cab with a max pay load of 1520/GVWR 6900. It has a max towing weight of 8040lbs and GCWR is 13,800. The trailer I am interested in has a dry weight of 5385, dry hitch weight of 619 and GVWR is 7619lbs. My rear axle ratio is only 3.21. I would be traveling with tanks empty (unless filling is better for stabilization) through fairly flat areas, no steep hills. I need advice on whether this is too much trailer for this vehicle. I have no experience towing...just sold my Class C yesterday. I'm getting mixed signals on whether this is something I can tow.

[NanciL]

I have the same truck and engine, but I don't have a clue what the real axel is.
I tow a trailer with the same weight you are talking about, and most of the time never even know it is there. ( I have over 4000 towing miles on it now)

My truck came with "Tow haul"

Make sure you have weight distribution bars and a sway bar and you should have no problem at all

We live in the steep mountains of NC, and with my last truck which was a Ford F-150 with the Tritan V-8, it would labor up the steep grades and I would have to stay in the truck lanes.
The Ram takes them easily at 50 MPH and if I need to I can use the passing lane.

Just don't ask me about that stupid 3" thick manual that comes with it !

Jack L