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Old 07-05-2010, 07:21 PM
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I am thinking of buying a 5th wheel trailer to tow behind my ram 2500 HD Laramie does any one see a problem with this? Anything i should be concerned about? thanks.
 
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Good luck! I'm looking to replace my '01 1500 SLT with a 2500. I'm trying to figure out what I need so I can get a 5er as well.
 
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Nope not at all. Just have to install the hitch correctly.
 
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Moved this to the 3rd gen section so you can get more views/replies/help.
 
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Originally Posted by patbee
I am thinking of buying a 5th wheel trailer to tow behind my ram 2500 HD Laramie does any one see a problem with this? Anything i should be concerned about? thanks.
I pulled a 30' 5th wheel with my 1500 for a while truck kinda struggled so got a smaller one but the 2500 should be good.
 
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Old 07-07-2010, 09:08 AM
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ensure the hitch is installed correctly, and that the hitch carries the pin in the correct location. IIRC, you try to have the kingpin sit no further than 5% of your wheelbase ahead of the rear axle - but absolutely never ever behind it. you won't get the built-in anti-sway benefits from a 5th wheel if it's mounted behind the rear axle.

if you are concerned about cab strikes, then get a sliding hitch, you can move it back for parking maneuvers and lock it up front for hiway travel speeds.
 
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You'll need a brake controller to.
 
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X2 with the slider hitch. i have one and it is easy to operate. My 2500 is a gasser and has the new hemi (383hp/400tq). no problems towing. We brough a 5th wheel back from Oregon and pulled thru the highest passes on I-5 and I-40. We weren't the fastest rig going up hill, but we made it. On level land, were turning 2100 rpm @ 65 mph. Our combined weight was 16400.
I'm guessing you have the 6.7 cummins so you can pull just about anything. I'm limited to 10,500 lbs. Good luck and welcome aboard.
 
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shes a 08 2500 heavy duty Larame with 5.7 hemi. 4x4.
 



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