I'm trying to decide between a 1500 and 2500. I trailer my jeep to the rocks about 5 or 6 times a year, sometimes driving 10 hours one way. I'm wondering if a 1500 would be up for the task with the hemi. I'm guessing I'd be towing around 8 or 9k loaded with trailer and gear.

 

Realistically, that's a job for a CTD, but if you gotta go gasser, you'd want the heavier duty truck. Half tons have really gone more for ride quality and less for towing/hauling in their design over the past ten years or so...

 

Agreed with hammer. How often do you tow?

 

Probably five or six times a year. You'll definitely want the diesel. Hope you have other justification for the increased cost and maintenance.

 

1500 shouldn't even be on your list.

I towed a 4500lb trailer with my 1500 and it almost drank me out of house and home. Never broke anything, stabilizer hitch was used.

JMHEO

 

Oops read over that part. Yeah and plus diesels are more fun IMO. Can do alot more mods than a HEMI

 

Good info guys. I appreciate it.

 

I found my 07' Dodge Ram 1500 with Hemi and 3.92's to be quite good trailering a 3 motorcycle enclosed trailer. Had a 00' Silverado 2500 with 6.0 and 4.10 gears prior.

BUT what you're looking to tow.....stick with a 2500 like Hammer said. CTD is ideal