curtiskline
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- Ram Year
- 2007
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I bought a 2007 Ram 1500 2wd truck last year. It has the Hemi, 545RFE trans, 3.92 gears, and the "Trailer Tow Group" according to the online build sheet. It has 95k miles on it and runs great. I towed a 4,500 lb 18-ft travel trailer 1,800 miles from Nevada to Oklahoma shortly after buying it, and things went OK. I did not use a weight-distribution hitch. I think this truck is fine for hauling a fairly light trailer like mine, and I don't plan to haul anything heavier.
I have a few complaints I could use some advice on:
- Front-end jounce. When going through road dips at 60-70 mph, the front end bounces, sometimes badly. Maybe I need better shocks?
- Rear-end sag. Probably related to poor weight distribution in my trailer. I am considering an air bag system, or maybe I just need to load my trailer smarter. Or use a weight-distributing hitch?
- Lack of power on steep grades. In the mountains, I was down to 40-45 mph on the long grades. Anything I can do with this engine to improve this a bit?
- Poor range. With the 26 gallon tank and getting around 9-10 mpg, fuel stops are frequent.
- Terrible mirrors. I can't see the back of the trailer. Can I swap in towing mirrors from another model? Where should I look for these?
Thanks in advance for any advice!!
Curtis
I have a few complaints I could use some advice on:
- Front-end jounce. When going through road dips at 60-70 mph, the front end bounces, sometimes badly. Maybe I need better shocks?
- Rear-end sag. Probably related to poor weight distribution in my trailer. I am considering an air bag system, or maybe I just need to load my trailer smarter. Or use a weight-distributing hitch?
- Lack of power on steep grades. In the mountains, I was down to 40-45 mph on the long grades. Anything I can do with this engine to improve this a bit?
- Poor range. With the 26 gallon tank and getting around 9-10 mpg, fuel stops are frequent.
- Terrible mirrors. I can't see the back of the trailer. Can I swap in towing mirrors from another model? Where should I look for these?
Thanks in advance for any advice!!
Curtis