Towing my trailer with my Hemi

[Panduh]

Hello, new to the forum. I have a 2016 5.7L Hemi 4x4 reg cab short box with full tow package. Going to pull a 4095 lb Freedom Express travel trailer dual axle. GCVWR will be about 6700lbs. I have a 650lb pin weight and full weight distribution hitch. Will I be ok?

You should have no problem. My truck is identical to yours except it's 2WD. I tow a 6500 lb. tt with 920 lb. tongue weight and have zero issues: no sway, lots of power, string braking. Of course, WDH and brake controller are all set up properly, as others have advised.

 

[crash68]

@Gary Fields it would be an American football field, I'm not sure Canada knows what a football field is... LOL
I should have said 1.5 hockey rinks and the Canadians would know exactly how long!

 

[Cam3428]

That comment was geared twords the OP because he sounds new to towing and there people that think there's something wrong when they're Hemi starts singing in the high rpm ranges. For some strange reason they think they'll tow a trailer down the road at 2 RPMs, to which I answer if you want to do that then buy a diesel.
The EcoD does 480 ft/lbs at 2K and I honk and wave at the Hemis stopped to refuel as I pass them.

 

[Cam3428]

Yes thank you new to towing but slow and steady wins the campsite...lol

 

[62Blazer]

That's not that heavy of a trailer. As long as the WDH is setup halfway correctly and the trailers brakes are working it shouldn't be an issue. Speaking of brakes, that is my biggest concern.
Just like anything that is new to you, start out taking it easy and get the feel for it.

 

[Cam3428]

Absolutely. Trailer brakes work great. Was told it is best when pulling trailer to get your beaks on truck and trailer looked at once a yr. I am going to do that when I switch winter tires. Good breaks good WDH and a 5 gallon pail should be all set lol

 

[Dan Topp]

Speaking from experience I would first address the Trans temp issues. Ask wild one he has been talking about it for years and spot on.

 

[Cam3428]

Just got a Curt sway control system for my setup. How much difference will it be. I do not travel over 55MPH (84KMs ) here.

 

[2003F350]

Just got a Curt sway control system for my setup. How much difference will it be. I do not travel over 55MPH (84KMs ) here.

If everything else is set up correctly, it should take care of most of the sway. If everything else is NOT set up correctly, it will have little to no effect.

 

[04fxdwgi]

Just got a Curt sway control system for my setup. How much difference will it be. I do not travel over 55MPH (84KMs ) here.

If your setup is incorrect and / or the tongue weight is too light, then the "sway control" is nothing but a bandaid coverup for improper use. Bad scenario...

Correct the setup / weight and it should be fine without the add ons.

 

[Grams]

I towed that size of trailer with my pentastar… you’ll be fine.

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It’s no surprise the Hurricane can tow. I hope Hurricane owners find it long-lived.