I have a 2007 Ram 1500 Quad with Hemi-Big Horn-towing package. I just bought a 5th wheel and it lowers the back-end more than I like. Any suggestions on what I can do to help this. Pulls the rv with no problem-no high rpms, etc. Very good brakes on rv--only concern is the lowered bed. Thanks. 1st Dodge truck.

ted

 

Ride-Rite Air springs... or any Air bag helpers would help out... .But if your dropping that much that you have a lot of concern... You may be puttin too much weight on the truck itself...

 

Thanks for your help. I spoke to a company that modifys springs and they suggested that the timbren kit would do a better job than adding a leaf spring. This kit handles up to 5000lbs. Thanks again.

ted

 

what is the neck weight on your RV? It is not just the springs you need to worry about, there is frame stress and other concerns you should look at (remember you have a 5 bolt wheel).

Your truck you should handle easy 1300 lbs of weight on the bed over the axles (you have to remember that your own personal load has to be added to the gross weight of the truck)

Good luck

 

The hitch weight is 2200 lbs.

Thanks,

ted

 

Ted
That is a heavy neck weight for a 1500... Personally I would stay away from that, some of the folks here may have more experienceon that part and may offer better solutions.
Also, how often do you pull and how far? I mean you have a 2000lb neck weight, but you and your family and now you are looking at least another 300lbs if not more now you are looking at 2500lbs. I am sure that airbags and overload springs will keep you leveled, but I be concerned about the axles, shocks, brakes and other components... That is just my thought...

 

I should have paid attention... Hes right... Tooo much stress on all your critical components.... Really going to suck gettin out there and thumbin it back home because you killed your truck...

 

I've had the Timbrens on my last truck and for an inexpensive suspention upgrade, they do VERY well. They will reduce the compression of the rear end, but what I liked best was the fact that under serious load, they greatly reduce sway/body rollaround corners.

 

I put the timbrens on yesterday afternoon-took about 20 minutes. Will put the rv on this afternoon and take about a 20 mile trip. I did pull the rv back home on Monday and had no problems at all--rpms were nornal, braking was good, no swaying, etc. I do understand all that you are saying and I do appreciate it. The truck looks like it can handle it, the way it is built. Having the Big Horn edition, to me should help besides having the towing package. I haven't found were this is taken into account on any specs for hauling.
The greatest distance I travel is about 90 miles for football games. I will keep a close eye on the guages and the truck itself. Maybe I am fooling myself, but I hope not.
Thanks to all of you for your advise, I really do appreciate it and it is helping me look at a lot of different things.

 

Ted

Good luck brother.. Listen, make sure you get a Trany oil Temp Gauge.... Lifesaver