ALPO
Junior Member
I just recently traded in my 2014 CTD 2500 4X4 Laramie for a 2021 1500 5.7 eTorque Hemi 4X4. I have a Rockwood UltraLight 2906ws I tow maybe once per year from WV to NJ. The 2500 having the CTD only had a Cargo Capacity of 1950# while the 1500 has a Capacity of 1669#, only a drop of 281#. The 2500 had a Towing Capacity of 17100# while the 1500 is only 11600#, quite a big drop there. The Rockwood has a Dry Weight of 7275#, a Fully Loaded Weight of 8914#, and a Hitch Weight of 914# (dry). I think I’m OK Weigh size as we always tow with Tanks Empty (actually 5-10 gallons in Black Tank to slosh around and keep things from rocking up). The area that concerns me most is the Trailer Length of almost 34’, that’s quite a Sail back there. I have towed this trailer with the 2500 more than a few times and with that truck I hardly knew it was back there. I just couldn’t see maintaining the 2500 with the associated maintenance costs (oil and filter changes, tire wear due to the weight, etc..) and the reduced daily drivability with that extra 1000# engine on the front, the 1500s just drive so much better - and I only make one trip per year Towing! I know I will miss that Torque and Engine Braking on that trip but the remainder of the year be far more enjoyable. Is there any advice out there on possible upgrades to make that once yearly trip more enjoyable and safer?