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  1. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    My dad is trying to convince me that we need to upgrade to a 3500/F-350 diesel. He thinks the camper is too heavy for our hemi. Buying a truck is not in the cards for us right now.
  2. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    I did a google search and everything I've found for a transmission thermostat bypass kit is for Diesel engines.
  3. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    I’m not sure because we purchased a full warranty. We just have to pay a small deductible.
  4. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yes it does. However we were able to move our campground reservation to the end of August. Although a hotter time of year, it’s $100 cheaper, so there’s that LOL.
  5. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    No issues before this. We bought the truck last summer and towed with it three times since buying the camper in January.
  6. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Well the shop just called with bad news. We need a new transmission. They said it will take about 2 weeks which means we have to cancel our summer vacation. We are devastated.
  7. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    It’s the 6.4 hemi.
  8. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Thanks to all for the responses and advice. I'll report back next week after service takes a look at it.
  9. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    We really like the 28BH so far.
  10. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yep, 35s.
  11. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    It handled great our first trip so I was surprised at how it did yesterday. I did TONS of research to make sure we got a fifth wheel that our truck could handle and all of the numbers looked fine. I do know of 5 or 6 others that have the same camper and pull with their hemi and no issues...
  12. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    We have 3.73 gears. Hubby was probably traveling around 50 mph, no real steep grades. We were traveling on 301 near Doswell VA (if you're familiar with that area). I think it was in the 80s yesterday.
  13. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Yes, 3.73. We really don't know actual weight as the closest scale is several hours away. The truck bed had a stepladder and our dog's kennel. We bought the truck used and I don't believe it's lifted but it has spacers in the front...yes on the oversized tires.
  14. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    This is what we have.
  15. 15Ram64

    Need help again - transmission overheating while towing

    Months ago I joined here to ask about fifth wheel weight and our truck's capabilities. I got a lot of great info and advice. We finally made a decision and purchased a fifth wheel in January. Took it on its maiden voyage Easter weekend. Everything went great. We took it on its second trip this...
  16. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    Awesome. You get five stars!
  17. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    Is this hockey puck looking thing a leveler? This is on the front of the truck.
  18. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    LOL Thanks. Yes I've been on several Facebook groups and the tow police are rampant there. That's why I came here to ask. Would a one-ton and/or diesel be a better option? Sure. But this is what we have to work with. It makes finding a fiver for our truck a lot of work, but I don't mind. My...
  19. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    So you don't think we need to change the tires? I know the 3.73 is reduced by the current ones, right? I'm so confused (doesn't take much haha). I've begged my husband for years to get an RV and he had no interest. He's retiring in December so he's finally on board. Our 13 year old is...
  20. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    The closest dealer that sells this brand is 2 hours away. But I guess worth the drive to know for sure. We will just be some weekends and plan on taking it for a week to TN next summer (almost a 500 mile drive). Payload is 2991. There's a place in town that installs all kinds of aftermarket...
  21. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    Okay, here are the stats of the current tires as well as the sticker in the door. Payload is 2991. We will be "weekend warriors" for the most part.
  22. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    So guys you've been super helpful with helping me with RV size/weight. Now I have a pit in my stomach because the more I read about lifted trucks with larger than stock tires, I'm finding our truck probably needs some serious mods to tow safely. Ugh! We just bought this truck and had we known...
  23. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    I know you guys have been on the edge of your seat waiting for an update ;) so I'll tell you we're almost 100% positive we're going with the lighter one (GD 278BH). We looked at one in person and although it is somewhat small inside, it's enough for the 3 of us and our small dog. The only thing...
  24. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    Yes I did that last week. My real concern has been the pin weight/payload.
  25. 15Ram64

    Towing a fifth wheel - confused

    Yeah we don't want to go that big. That sounds fun to maneuver. :D

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