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[dragrazor]

Before asking the question, know that I have read quite a bit and I believe I am fine but I wanted to hear it from the experts here or at least people with more knowledge than me. I understand that the best thing to do is weigh both vehicles but the scales are not easily accessible.
2019 Ram warlock 4x4 5.7 hemi 5’7” bed. 8040 tow rating, 6900 gvwr, 1390 payload capacity, 13800 gcvwr

2021 Gulf Stream vintage cruiser travel trailer, 26 total ft, 4180 dry. 2140 max cargo, 420 hitch weight, 6060 max Total weight allowed.
I have Timbrens and a fast way e2 distribution hitch with sway control.

towed it dry and it stayed in 6-7th gear, mostly 7th, sometimes 8th. Temps were 208-212 water, 218-226 oil, 183-190 trans. Variables were uphill, downhill. When I go on my first camping trip, the Added weight to the trailer I would assume will be around 500-600 Pds.Tow vehicle will have 3 occupants(400pds) and maybe 100pds in the bed.

Am I good? Thanks in advance. Let me know if I forgot something.

 

[Justthebutler]

Before asking the question, know that I have read quite a bit and I believe I am fine but I wanted to hear it from the experts here or at least people with more knowledge than me. I understand that the best thing to do is weigh both vehicles but the scales are not easily accessible.
2019 Ram warlock 4x4 5.7 hemi 5’7” bed. 8040 tow rating, 6900 gvwr, 1390 payload capacity, 13800 gcvwr

2021 Gulf Stream vintage cruiser travel trailer, 26 total ft, 4180 dry. 2140 max cargo, 420 hitch weight, 6060 max Total weight allowed.
I have Timbrens and a fast way e2 distribution hitch with sway control.

towed it dry and it stayed in 6-7th gear, mostly 7th, sometimes 8th. Temps were 208-212 water, 218-226 oil, 183-190 trans. Variables were uphill, downhill. When I go on my first camping trip, the Added weight to the trailer I would assume will be around 500-600 Pds.Tow vehicle will have 3 occupants(400pds) and maybe 100pds in the bed.

Am I good? Thanks in advance. Let me know if I forgot something.

You'll be ok.

The gvwr is what the manufacturer figures everything will weigh; Truck, Passengers, Fuel and payload.

If the truck is 6,900, Your trailer will be roughly 5,200; your still only at 12,100 of the 13,800 gcvwr. However if you ever had to tow with your Gray and Black full you would be close to or right at the max.

The hitch and the Timbrens are great for a solid tow. If you ever end up with some sag, airbags will eliminate that.

Your temps are normal for towing and wont change too much unless your really pushing the truck hard going up a decent grade.


(I haul a 29foot up and down the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia every summer and my 5.7 has been solid!)

Hope that helps, enjoy your camping season!

 

[crash68]

When I go on my first camping trip, the Added weight to the trailer I would assume will be around 500-600 Pds.Tow vehicle will have 3 occupants(400pds) and maybe 100pds in the bed.

don't assume, set up your WDH with the truck and trailer fully loaded. If your RV dealer "set it up for you" they lied to you.

 

[Irishthreeper]

You should be fine but still get it all weighed.

 

[09SilverRam]

Hitch weight will be higher than that 420 number with propane tanks, trailer loaded, and the weight of the WDH.

Looks like you will be fine but you will want to scale it to get the WDH dialed in.

 

[crash68]

towed it dry and it stayed in 6-7th gear, mostly 7th, sometimes 8th. Temps were 208-212 water, 218-226 oil, 183-190 trans.

Also use the Tow/Haul mode when towing, probably won't see 8th unless your going real fast or going downhill. Use the recommended 89 octane fuel to keep the engine from pulling timing due to knocking.
The coolant temps can push into the 220s, oil temps close to 260 and the trans can float into 220s also. The engine and transmission can handle these temps and if your at these higher levels just back off the speed, your towing a trailer not in a race to get there first.

 

[CamperMike]

You picked a reasonable size trailer for your truck. Very close in size and weight to what I tow. You will probably be very near your trucks gvwr with your stuff and people. The loaded tongue weight will probably be 700lbs or more so you will be pushing up against your trucks cargo capacity. But if you load the trailer properly you should be able to make it work. I tend to put a lot of things in the trailer for travel and don't put super heavy things in the trailer's front storage.
On another note, in warmer weather you may see higher oil temps. 240 plus is not uncommon, 250 if pulling a longer grade. Slowing down trends to help it drop back.

 

[dragrazor]

You guys are awesome! Thank you all for the sound advice!!

 

[dhay13]

Agreed with most above. Actual tongue weight will likely be closer to 600-700lbs. Someone above said passengers don't mean anything? Unless I'm misunderstanding their post, yes they do. They count towards payload. When towing I would be more concerned with GRAWR. Should be about 3900lbs for your truck. Scale it loaded and make sure you aren't over that. And most truck stops have CAT scales. Download the app on your phone and you don't even need to get out of your truck. Weigh it once without the trailer then again with the trailer and that will give you all the weights you need.
But I agree, I think you will be ok but heck to be sure.

 

[GTyankee]

Moving Companies, ie : Atlas & , Mayflower
Often have Public Scales

If you don't need a Certified weigh Sheet, & they are not busy, they will often not charge you.
I have given the Weigh Master at Mayflower a tip for weighing my last Ram.
I left it on his desk as i walked out
I had a hand written weight slip to keep with my insurance papers