I am about to purchase a 2000 quad cab with a 5.9. i always had chevy or gmc this is my first dodge. i have a 26ft travel trailer which weighs 4000 dry, my gmc was a 91 and struggled with that load. anyone have any input about how the dodge will handle it? or just any input about the dodge would be greatly appreciated.

 

is it a 1500 or a 2500 you're looking at?

 

1500 with towing package

 

How many miles?

If you search here, you will find that the majority of the 46RE auto trannies are garbage and end up having to be rebuilt. I think the average is between 100-120K, which isn't really THAT bad I guess... I would say make sure it's serviced and get a better than stock tranny cooler and pull it til it goes... As far as the weight, it shouldn't be too bad. Check your engine to see if you have a plenum leak, too. Do a search on here for "death flash" and you'll see what I mean... Welcome

 

You said the trailer was 4,000lbs dry. What all do you intend to pull with it? And how often?

 

+1 for what Ram2K1 said above.

You're looking at a maximum rated trailer weight of around 7100-7500 lbs with a 5.9, depending on if you have a 4x4 or 4x2. The 4x2 is rated at 7500, the 4x4 at 7150. So, if your pickup is in near tip-top shape mechanically, you should be fine. Just take it easy on that transmission.

 

I think he means without any water or supplies onboard.
I'm pretty sure its a camper trailer.
If it has a stock tire size it would be marginal. Over size tires will probably leave you wanting for lower axle gears.
See if you can find out what ratio it currently has. 3:55 is most common but some truckshave theoptional 3:92 or 4:11. the lower gears will definitely make towing easier even with stock tires

 

the truck has 82000 on it . what do you mean about a "death flash"

 

Dodge dealers have been known to "update" the computer... reflash it with a new/updated program. The "update" kills the performance on our trucks.

 

if the plenum is leaking how much is that repair?