Hi All, we've been dreaming about owning an RV for quite awhile now and are finally ready to buy one.? We're also ready to trade my car in for a tow vehicle and want to stick with something small since it will also be my everyday vehicle.?
We're considering a Dodge Dakota ST extended cab 4X2 with a 4.7L Magnum v8 and a 3.55 axle ratio and a 6 speed manual transmission.? According to the Dodge website that configuration would give a towing capacity of 5500 lbs.
The RV we're considering is a super lightweight 5th wheel, Rockwood 2320, it's 7.5 foot wide, 24' 4" long, dry weight 4106, GVWR 5146.? We will mostly be taking this on short trips around Georgia and down to the beaches in Florida.? Mostly the roads will be flat or a little hilly, no big mountains or anything.? Does the Rockwood and Dakota sound like a good combination?? If not, is there another truck that might be better suited that would still be on the smaller side that would pull the Rockwood??
Also, we're not set on the RV, what we're looking for is a small one that would be light, relatively short and very easy to tow for a beginner.? I've heard 5th wheels are a little easier so that's why we're looking at this Rockwood.? We like that it has a sofa, dinette, and queen bed and is under 25 ft, the price is also quite good.? Is there something else in this size range that we could pull with the Dakota?
So many questions!!? ???? We're open to any suggestions, advice, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Francine
We're considering a Dodge Dakota ST extended cab 4X2 with a 4.7L Magnum v8 and a 3.55 axle ratio and a 6 speed manual transmission.? According to the Dodge website that configuration would give a towing capacity of 5500 lbs.
The RV we're considering is a super lightweight 5th wheel, Rockwood 2320, it's 7.5 foot wide, 24' 4" long, dry weight 4106, GVWR 5146.? We will mostly be taking this on short trips around Georgia and down to the beaches in Florida.? Mostly the roads will be flat or a little hilly, no big mountains or anything.? Does the Rockwood and Dakota sound like a good combination?? If not, is there another truck that might be better suited that would still be on the smaller side that would pull the Rockwood??
Also, we're not set on the RV, what we're looking for is a small one that would be light, relatively short and very easy to tow for a beginner.? I've heard 5th wheels are a little easier so that's why we're looking at this Rockwood.? We like that it has a sofa, dinette, and queen bed and is under 25 ft, the price is also quite good.? Is there something else in this size range that we could pull with the Dakota?
So many questions!!? ???? We're open to any suggestions, advice, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Francine