96Pirate
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- Apr 13, 2018
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- Location
- Wake Forest, NC
- Ram Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
I have a 2018 Laramie with the Hemi. The book says it is recommended that for the 1st 500 miles of towing to not exceed 50mph.
I currently have just over 1200 miles and have towed roughly 4500-5000 lbs approx 50 miles so far and have tried religiously to stick to 50 mph. It’s difficult to do on 2 lane 55mph roads knowing that I am holding up folks. It is the beginning of boating season and each trip is about 20 miles round trip so it will take me all season to reach the 500 miles.
I know the book says recommended. But what would be the difference between going 50mph vs 60mph? Why is the rule set at 50mph and not something higher?
Has anyone not followed this recommendation and sufferered long term issues?
Just trying to understand the thought process between 50mph vs 60mph or something else. What can get damaged?
I have a longer trip coming up Memorial Day weekend with higher min speed limits and I would hate to be in the slow lane with flashers on because I cannot carry the req speed. Not to mention the Ford and Chevy guys honking as they pass.
Thanks
Mike
I currently have just over 1200 miles and have towed roughly 4500-5000 lbs approx 50 miles so far and have tried religiously to stick to 50 mph. It’s difficult to do on 2 lane 55mph roads knowing that I am holding up folks. It is the beginning of boating season and each trip is about 20 miles round trip so it will take me all season to reach the 500 miles.
I know the book says recommended. But what would be the difference between going 50mph vs 60mph? Why is the rule set at 50mph and not something higher?
Has anyone not followed this recommendation and sufferered long term issues?
Just trying to understand the thought process between 50mph vs 60mph or something else. What can get damaged?
I have a longer trip coming up Memorial Day weekend with higher min speed limits and I would hate to be in the slow lane with flashers on because I cannot carry the req speed. Not to mention the Ford and Chevy guys honking as they pass.
Thanks
Mike