Towing
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Towing
Hello,
Quick question for you guys. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi, 3.92 rear end) Has any one towed a 5th wheel with the 1500? We currently have 28ft Travel trailer and we're towing it with no issues, but we would like to get a 30ft 5th wheel. I've seen them on the road but never had the opportunity to ask the drivers.. I appreciate your feedback..
Thank you
Rick
Quick question for you guys. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi, 3.92 rear end) Has any one towed a 5th wheel with the 1500? We currently have 28ft Travel trailer and we're towing it with no issues, but we would like to get a 30ft 5th wheel. I've seen them on the road but never had the opportunity to ask the drivers.. I appreciate your feedback..
Thank you
Rick
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If fifth wheels are anything like boats, they will start off at some weight but end up a lot heavier due to the weight of dishes, generators, food, whatever that these units collect.
And my biggest concern would be stopping one of these units towed by a truck with limited suspension and brake capabilities.
And my biggest concern would be stopping one of these units towed by a truck with limited suspension and brake capabilities.
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Based on RAM's chart, a 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi, 3.92 gears
Regular Cab, Quad or Crew, 2wd or 4wd, 6-speed or 8-speed are around 10,000lbs (lowest, Highest is 10,450)
Only difference is the Regular Cab, Short box is 9,000lbs
Payload is 1,400lbs (Lowest, Highest is 1730)
https://www.ramtruck.ca/en_dir/pdf/towing_1500.pdf
Like 706jim stated, account for all the stuff in the trailer, and people, gas, and stuff in the truck to stay underweight and safe.
Also make sure to properly adjust trailer brakes, and have them set correctly.
I have the OEM brake controller, and you can adjust the trailer brakes with it so they brake the right amount, not to hard or to little.
Regular Cab, Quad or Crew, 2wd or 4wd, 6-speed or 8-speed are around 10,000lbs (lowest, Highest is 10,450)
Only difference is the Regular Cab, Short box is 9,000lbs
Payload is 1,400lbs (Lowest, Highest is 1730)
https://www.ramtruck.ca/en_dir/pdf/towing_1500.pdf
Like 706jim stated, account for all the stuff in the trailer, and people, gas, and stuff in the truck to stay underweight and safe.
Also make sure to properly adjust trailer brakes, and have them set correctly.
I have the OEM brake controller, and you can adjust the trailer brakes with it so they brake the right amount, not to hard or to little.