starfish
Active member
I've been looking through this forum and I've seen a ton of threads like the one I'm putting out.
I just bought a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SB w/Hemi, 5 speed auto w/lock converter, 3.92 ratio. Everything I've seen says that I can tow 8500 lbs, until today. I was looking at a towing guide link from one of the threads that said my max towing weight was 7400 lbs, because of the 20" rims. My wife and I have found the perfect TT: Its a 2007 Wildwood 250RSL. It has rear queen slide and quad bunks in the front. The dry weight is 5360 lbs, while the GVWR is 7500 lbs.
Is this too much trailer for my truck? I have plenty of HP and torque, but what do you guys think? How do other factors fit, like stuff in the bed of the truck? Does the 15-20% rule apply with this truck? ???
I just bought a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SB w/Hemi, 5 speed auto w/lock converter, 3.92 ratio. Everything I've seen says that I can tow 8500 lbs, until today. I was looking at a towing guide link from one of the threads that said my max towing weight was 7400 lbs, because of the 20" rims. My wife and I have found the perfect TT: Its a 2007 Wildwood 250RSL. It has rear queen slide and quad bunks in the front. The dry weight is 5360 lbs, while the GVWR is 7500 lbs.
Is this too much trailer for my truck? I have plenty of HP and torque, but what do you guys think? How do other factors fit, like stuff in the bed of the truck? Does the 15-20% rule apply with this truck? ???