Amazonica
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Hi! I just purchased a new 2019 Ram Rebel 1500. I am new to pickup trucks and pretty new to towing so I'm turning to you all for your experience.
I've driven Wranglers for 30 years. Picked up a small Travel Trailer in November of 2019 and have been traveling fulltime around the US with my little girl (fur baby). Towing with the Wrangler was...let's say "interesting" especially since I had never towed, hooked up, or backed a trailer before. I was towing at the Jeep's 3500lb max and decided I wanted a larger safety margin. So I got the Rebel.
I love the power and tow features. I have the Factory Tow Pacakge (Class IV Receiver, Brake Controller, Tow Mode, etc). 3.92 gears, 4x4 Crew Cab, 5.7L Hemi, 8 spd auto trans. This truck pulls my TT like it's not even there! A far cry from the Wrangler. Not disparaging Wranglers at all - I will always be a Jeep Gal at heart. I've done Offroading (5+ rated trails in Moab, Jeep Dirt-N-Drive, etc) and have a basic understanding of lockers, lifts, gear ratios, all the 'good' stuff.
I'm looking to get a locking tonneau bed cover, and add power (12V or 110V) to the bed. Also need to figure out the perfect drawbar length and drop, and a way to be able to lower the tailgate when coupled to the TT.
I appreciate polite comments and constructive criticism. And when I say "guys" that includes any gender. I'm not easily offended.
I've driven Wranglers for 30 years. Picked up a small Travel Trailer in November of 2019 and have been traveling fulltime around the US with my little girl (fur baby). Towing with the Wrangler was...let's say "interesting" especially since I had never towed, hooked up, or backed a trailer before. I was towing at the Jeep's 3500lb max and decided I wanted a larger safety margin. So I got the Rebel.
I love the power and tow features. I have the Factory Tow Pacakge (Class IV Receiver, Brake Controller, Tow Mode, etc). 3.92 gears, 4x4 Crew Cab, 5.7L Hemi, 8 spd auto trans. This truck pulls my TT like it's not even there! A far cry from the Wrangler. Not disparaging Wranglers at all - I will always be a Jeep Gal at heart. I've done Offroading (5+ rated trails in Moab, Jeep Dirt-N-Drive, etc) and have a basic understanding of lockers, lifts, gear ratios, all the 'good' stuff.
I'm looking to get a locking tonneau bed cover, and add power (12V or 110V) to the bed. Also need to figure out the perfect drawbar length and drop, and a way to be able to lower the tailgate when coupled to the TT.
I appreciate polite comments and constructive criticism. And when I say "guys" that includes any gender. I'm not easily offended.