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Old 05-10-2010, 11:55 AM
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Default Towing Travel Trailer with 2008 or newer 4.7L

I recently upgraded my Tow Vehicle to a 2008 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7L engine. My current travel trailer is a R-Vision Bantam Flier F-18 with a 2612 lbs dry weight and a 3754 lbs GVWR. Now that I've upgraded to the truck I'm looking at the possibility of upgrading the trailer to a 21'-23' hybrid with a 3600 - 3700 lbs dry weight. I assume the GVWR for a trailer of this size would be getting close to 5000 lbs although a typical load for me will probably be closer to 4000 - 4200 lbs.

Most of my travels will be approximately 1 hour trips but I'd like to be able to do long hauls as well. e.g. 8 hours days for a couple days each way.

I'm curious what others with the same 2008+ 4.7L engine are pulling?
 
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My Dak is an '05. The tow rating with tow package, 4.7l, auto,QC is 7150lbs. YOur '08 is probably the same or higher.
That tow weight is higher than I would be willing to tow. But I have towed a vehicle trailer (1700 lbs) with a 3900 lb truck on it with no issue. I have upgraded my brakes to EBC rotors, Hawk pads, SC 3865, 3.92 axle ratio, air bags in the back and a few other small things.
 



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