towing with 1500

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    Trailer sway

    Can’t figure it out. Traded my 2018 Rebel 5.7 Hemi 4 corner air suspension for new 2021 Bighorn 2x4 3.0 Turbo Diesel standard suspension for better fuel mileage. I’ve been pulling a 26ft. travel trailer for 3 years and thousands of miles. Towed straight as an arrow no trailer sway at all. Love...
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    Tire Recommendation for 2011 Sport for towing travel trailer

    I'm towing a 5500 lb travel trailer with my 2011 Sport 4x4. Tire size is 275/60R20. Time to replace. My dealership sells the following brands and offers a price match guarantee, free rotation, etc etc for Michelin, BF Goodrich, Goodyear, and Bridgestone. I live in the Pacific NW, with rain...
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    Seeking RAM 1500 Tire Recommendation for Trailer Towing & Winter?

    I have a 2017 Ram 1500 4WD Laramie Crew w/ 8-speed auto, 3.21 gears, and 6'4" bed. Original P275/60R20 114S tires are done and I just purchased a travel trailer with loaded (Wet) weight of ~5,600 lbs. I am looking for reccomendations for a good all round tire, well suited to mostly pavement...
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    Towing with RAM 1500 (Tire Load Rating)

    HI There, I'm new in to towing so I'd like to make sure I'd be doing it safely. My truck is a RAM 1500 V8 HEMI with 3.55 axel ratio, and I'm planning to tow a 7000Lb (GWVR) RV with a 670Lb hitch weight. I will use a Curt WDH w/Sway Control. Unfortunately my payload is only 1245Lb so by...
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    More truck- my best option?

    I’m a 70 yr old female volunteer who hauls an 8900 lb bumper pull camper with my Ram 1500 (3.92 rear end with towing package). I’m about to trade and the new engine with eTorque has a towing capacity of 11,200. I’m wondering if I can continue with the 1500 ( great mileage when I’m not hauling)...
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