towing

  1. S

    towing with hemi 5.7 ram 2500

    So What I am towing is a travel trailer that weights about 7600 pounds. I started overheating when going uphill around Oklahoma so they arent that big! I am also reaching temps of 230 degrees on engine temp idling in the summer days! I have changed thermostat and fan clutch and did a flush on...
  2. NorZeman

    Tires for Towing (yes, another tire thread)

    Background first: 2019 1500 Classic Crew Cab, 4x4, 6'4" bed, 5.7L Hemi, 3.21 gears, Hellwig Sway bar, Airlift 1000s Trailer: 28' box (35 tip to tail), 72-7300lb loaded, Equilizer WDH dialed in for my current setup The truck/trailer combo pulls fine, sway is minimal for a 1/2 ton pulling that...
  3. D

    Lifted, Towing Capacity, and Gear Ratio

    I’ve got a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 4x4 Crew Cab Hemi 5.7 8-speed with 3.21 axle. The tuck has a 4” lift kit from Mopar and 35” tires. I got it new this year and had no plans on towing, but now we are getting a trailer in the next couple of weeks and I’m concerned about the towing capacity of my...
  4. orin

    Towing to Alaska: A rookie’s experience

    Disclaimer As stated in the title, I’m a noob when it comes to towing. Before this move I’d probably towed 10 or 15 miles total in my life. So, this post isn’t about how you SHOULD do it, but rather how I DID do it. Hopefully it will be interesting to read, might help some people out, or...
  5. D

    Still need hitch mounted load levelers?

    Towing my 21’ Keystone camper with recently purchased 2014 1500 Laramie Longhorn w air suspension and auto load leveling. On my old Yukon, I had to use load leveling bars to get the sag out of the hitch area. I’m assuming with the auto load leveling and air suspension, the load leveling bars are...
  6. orin

    Ball Mount Height for Enclosed Trailer

    I'm hoping some people with experience towing can weigh in here... I'll be towing a 6x12 or 7x14 dual axle enclosed trailer with my '09 Ram 2500. It's all stock; wheels, tires, suspension, etc. Hitch receiver height is about 22". I understand that "standard" tongue height on a lot of these...
  7. B

    Gear Change Req'd for 33's?

    Bought the truck used with 33x12.5x20's on it. I noticed it has trouble staying above 70 on the hwy without downshifting (5.7L, 8-spd tranny). Other than that, it runs and shifts just fine. Roughly 75K miles on it now. I do mostly city driving with the occasional few-hour hwy trip, and Its never...
  8. O

    Towing, Airbags, Tires & GVCR

    Guys or gals, need your input, please. We purchased a 2019 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn /w the alcoholic 6.4 HEMI (not the best, I know) and the 3.73 gears. Tow capacity - Tow Capacity - 14,410# GVWR - 10,000# GVCR - 21,500# Payload - 3380# Hitch/pin weight - 1800# Tires: LT285 60R20 (E) 8 Ply...
  9. Intense-Dakota

    First long haul w/ 4K lb - Engine/Trans Braking in mountains?

    I have had many trucks through the years, and about 6 months ago I replaced my 2014 2500 with a 2017 REBEL (5.7L, 8 speed, 3.92 4x4, CC, Air Suspension). I have towed a lot, but all usually within 20-30 miles, and never through the mountains. I have driving Pike's Peak and Mt. Washington so I am...
    • Intense-Dakota
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    • air bag suspension hemi 5.7 mountain driving rebel towing trailer transmission cooler
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    • Forum: Towing & Hauling
  10. D

    35" Tires For Towing

    I've been putting off getting new 35x12.5R20 tires for my 2015 6" lifted ram but I can't anymore since I just got a 30' camper. I saw a couple tires that mentioned towing in their description but I was wondering if anyone has any tire recommendations. I'm looking on towing the 7000# camper...
  11. 3_Turner

    Help Needed - Part Name/Number Request

    Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Megacab The circled part was attached to the column gear selector upon replacing and I broke the tab off of it. It looks to be a push lock of some sort but I have yet to find an actual name or part number for it. Currently, I only see this part on ebay bundled in...
    • 3_Turner
    • Thread
    • 3500 68rfe help with overdrive part identification shifter steering column towing
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Interior
  12. R

    2019 Ram 2500 Trailer Blind Spot Monitoring

    I waited for a 2019 Ram 2500 with the toeing technology group to arrive at a local dealer. Now that I have purchased it and towed my trailer I don't seem to have blind spot monitoring with the trailer on as advertised. Dealer hasn't been much help but in their defense they have no place for me...
  13. NorZeman

    Sway bar upgrade

    All, I'm considering doing a Hellwig rear sway bar. Just curious what peoples experiences have been while towing with these upgraded bars? Any added lateral stability while towing? Any concerns about it? Too stiff taking weight off the inside wheel on turns causing spins/jackknifes? Other...
  14. K

    Brake Control Issues

    Hey Guys/Gals, I’ve been having an issue with my aftermarket brake control for some time now. When I plug my trailer into the seven pin connector the brake control lights up as expected. When I press the brake peddle the brake control isn’t recognizing it so the trailer brakes don’t engage. If I...
    • kentm
    • Thread
    • brakes towing trailer trailer brake trailer brake controller
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Towing & Hauling
  15. chasles22

    3.21 gear change and other towing upgrades.

    searched around a bit and can't quite get at what I am wondering. we are thinking about buy a TT and also have a boat we would like to trailer sometimes. I have a big horn with 3.21 gears which will tow ~8200lbs. no other change (same transmission, same trans cooler, same everything) with 3.92...
  16. C

    Opinion on Towing Capacity

    Looking for some opinions. I have a 2016 1500 5.7 with 8 speed trans. The rated towing capacity is 8,000 lbs. I need to rent a skid steer to do some work in my yard. The skid steer with trailer is about 10,000 lbs. I would only be traveling about 4 miles one way, never exceeding 25 mph. It...
  17. jtruelove

    5th wheel rails

    Looking to buy some used 5th wheel rails for a 2018 ram 3500 with the prep package
  18. Ram19 Owner

    Missing Trailer Back-up Center Line

    I couldn’t find anything within the forums here but did find this on another Ram Forum site about the camera backup center line missing on the 12.1” systems. I’m hoping it’s ok to post links here from another site as I’m trying to pass info on for issues found through the community. There seems...
  19. jtruelove

    2017 ram 1500 5th wheel

    Thinking about putting a 5th wheel in my 2017 ram 1500 4x4 with a 5,7 box. Gonna tow a 10k travel trailer 28 foot. Will have to install air bags
  20. K

    Need Mopar tow mirrors for 2016 1500 Lone Star

    I have a 2016 1500 RAM Crew cab Lone Star package that includes the power option that folds the standard mirrors in or out. The truck came with the 4/7 pin trailer connections as well as the Class IV trailer hitch & trans cooler. The max towing capacity is 8,210 lbs. & max payload capacity is...
  21. Steve Christian

    Stupid Question

    I have a 2019 Ram Laramie Sport Package, It has a switch for TOW/HAUL. I understand you use this when you are towing or hauling. But what does it do to/for the truck? Does it change transmission calibrations? Work the cooling system more? I can't find info in the owners manual. Thanks.
  22. C

    Rear End Upgrades

    Fellow Ram owners, I have a 2004 Ram 1500 Hemi Sport 4x4...5" rough country suspension lift, Fuel offroad rims and and toyo open country R/t tires. Over the past few months I have had some drivetrain issues...just had to replace a cracked transfer case(no idea what caused this) and i'm pretty...
  23. U

    Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Problem

    Hello everyone, I just picked up a 2019 Ram 1500 Sport a month ago. I do enjoy the truck but there seems to be an issue with stopping my trailer. The brakes on the trailer dont seem to actuate when the brake is pressed or when sliding the trailer brake controller buttons. The truck came...
  24. Rob Rice

    Towing with a 2012

    I have a 2012 1500 quad cab with the 5.7 and the towing package ( brake controller and hitch and wiring). I was wondering the best things to add to the truck to help with towing? I plan on towing around a 7000 pound camper in the future?? Thanks
  25. Rob Rice

    Towing with a 2012

    I have a 2012 1500 quad cab with the 5.7 and the towing package ( brake controller and hitch and wiring). I was wondering the best things to add to the truck to help with towing? I plane on towing around a 7000 oound camper in the future?? Thanks

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