'04 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and towing?
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'04 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and towing?
Greetings!
We own a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT with the 5.7L engine, towing package, 3.9x rear ratio. We have put a refundable deposit on a travel trailer with the following characteristics:
GVWR=7100#
GVW=5590#
Hitch Weight=856#
Base/Dry axle weight=4734#
I know its apples vs oranges and Dodge claims 8000+ pounds towing capacity, etc., etc.
My question is do the actual owners of similar Ram 1500s think I'll have trouble hauling this travel trailer?
Thank you!
Greg
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
5.7L
We own a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT with the 5.7L engine, towing package, 3.9x rear ratio. We have put a refundable deposit on a travel trailer with the following characteristics:
GVWR=7100#
GVW=5590#
Hitch Weight=856#
Base/Dry axle weight=4734#
I know its apples vs oranges and Dodge claims 8000+ pounds towing capacity, etc., etc.
My question is do the actual owners of similar Ram 1500s think I'll have trouble hauling this travel trailer?
Thank you!
Greg
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
5.7L
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RE: '04 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and towing?
I have an '05 1500 with the Hemi and I pull a bumper pull horse trailer weighing in at 6500 lbs and have no problem what so ever. The only thing you might want to consider is if it is a tag-a-long type trailer (not a 5th wheel) , you might want a weight distributing hitch. Especially if the hitch weight is 856 lbs. One other thing, did you get the towing package on your 1500?
Duck
Duck
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RE: '04 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and towing?
Thanks for your input.
I have a weight distribution system now (for a 24 ' trailer) and the dealer is going to upgrade it "free" to 1000 lbs bars.
The 1500 has the tow package.
We also have some hilly terrain around here (and most places one might camp at tend to also).
Thanks again!
Greg
I have a weight distribution system now (for a 24 ' trailer) and the dealer is going to upgrade it "free" to 1000 lbs bars.
The 1500 has the tow package.
We also have some hilly terrain around here (and most places one might camp at tend to also).
Thanks again!
Greg
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RE: '04 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and towing?
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I have a weight distribution system now (for a 24 ' trailer) and the dealer is going to upgrade it "free" to 1000 lbs bars.
The 1500 has the tow package.
We also have some hilly terrain around here (and most places one might camp at tend to also).
Thanks again!
Greg
I have a weight distribution system now (for a 24 ' trailer) and the dealer is going to upgrade it "free" to 1000 lbs bars.
The 1500 has the tow package.
We also have some hilly terrain around here (and most places one might camp at tend to also).
Thanks again!
Greg
You're golden. Take it out of OD, use the distributing hitch, and consider airbags or overloads for the rear end of your truck and you won't have a problem.
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