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I'm new to the site and also pulling an RV. Before purchasing the RV, I made sure that the RV fit within my truck's (2017 BigHorn 5.7L V8, 3.21 Axle Crew Cab Short Bed) tow capacity; ~8600k. My question to all of you Ram Experts out there, what other numbers should I be looking at to be sure that my truck is performing within "normal" perimeters? RPMS, Transmission Heat, etc...
I'm new to the site and also pulling an RV. Before purchasing the RV, I made sure that the RV fit within my truck's (2017 BigHorn 5.7L V8, 3.21 Axle Crew Cab Short Bed) tow capacity; ~8600k. My question to all of you Ram Experts out there, what other numbers should I be looking at to be sure that my truck is performing within "normal" perimeters? RPMS, Transmission Heat, etc...
3.21 is a little steep for towing. It should handle it, just be sure to NOT use overdrive when running the rig. When you bob tail, drive it normal. You DO have a brake controller don't you? Equalizing hitch? It looks like you do in the picture, but I can't be sure.
Last edited by ol' grouch; Jun 25, 2020 at 11:54 AM.
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RV Pulling
