towing question

[TheSasks]

For any interested parties. The Dodge bible from the people that make them. This page is for the 07 Durango. BTW this info is out there for all to see from all manufacturers, IMO the Dodge one is the most comprehensive in providing all the right info for payload, gawr, gvwr, gcwr etc.

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2007/docs/hb/mlup.pdf

[TheSasks]

Originally Posted by herk7769

There are plenty of good used TVs around for sale right now and new truck dealers are dealing as well.

You have an awesome camper and I would be looking to trade up to a 3/4 ton class truck (2500 RAM with the Hemi engine as I stated would be an awesome combination).

We have a 2500 megacab 4x4 with a hemi and 3:73's and I would recommend 4:10's with a hemi to get it revving better in the hills and 4:56`s if you decide to get larger tires. When we were down at Mt Rushmore there was one place coming in from Wyoming that we were down to 40mph and I think the better gears would have kept it higher in the rpms to make better power. We were running at abt 15,500 with 4 people and the V-Lite. The hemi makes the power but Dodge chose to saddle it with an economy minded Mercedes designed tranny as they had nothing else to handle the power in an OD box so we are stuck with horrid gear spacing etc and even the 6 speed box in the diesel is not much better but the diesel has the torque to hide most of the issues.

[DBLLMe]

Buy the most truck you can afford. I'm currently pulling a Wildwood T25KS using an equalizer hitch with a Dodge 3500 dually, Cummins diesel. Pulling is only part of the equation, you also have to be able to control & stop your rig. I’ve pulled all sizes of trailers and never been sorry having to much truck - to little can get you and anyone around you killed.

[trudinator]

Let's see......1500 gets you around 7-8 mpg towing a 32 footer. Our 2500 turbo diesel gets 16-18 mpg pulling a 32 footer. No comparison in my book.....

[11XLITE28BH]

Without getting into a gas vs. diesel war, there are pro's and con's to both. I chose gas because it was the best fit for me and my driving needs. My truck is also my commute vehicle. I drive about one mile through town to work. I spoke to several mechanics and they said because I drive such a short distance, I would be doing more harm than good on a diesel engine. Do I wish I had the gas milage of a diesel....hell yeah, but I went with the truck that best suited my needs. Thus, do your research, find the tow vehicle that best suits your needs. Also, I wouldn't buy on specific brand based on what the company did regardless of government help or not.

[flyrotor]

Originally Posted by bagged123

Well, I can't, the tuck can't even get out of its own way with that trailer hooked up. So I was wondering what others are using as tow vehicles and what types of trailers are you towing with? I'm looking at some new trucks but looking for some opinons from others towing one of these trailers.

I use a 2011 Dodge 2500 Cummins crew cab long bed, 169" wheel base to pull my 23' Wildwood BHLE. I started with a 2005 1500 Suburban with a 5.3 and full tow package. The Suburban pulled the trailer, but not great, I can only imagine a Durango with a shorter wheel base.

Do I have too much truck? Never! Would I go with anything less? Never!

Good luck finding a new truck

[bagged123]

well, we did our first trip with the new truck and camper and I didn't even know the trailer was behind me. Went through the mountains of PA to Hershey and the truck pulled it like a champ, the tranny temp stayed around 178- 185 on the way down though coming home it hit around 205 due it, it was uphill for about 20 miles to my house. I was able to keep it around 55-60 (not looking for a land speed record) and when I went through the chicken house in PA I was at 7150lbs.

One question that I do have, is that at times coming down a hill I could feel the truck pull a little to the right, which is the side I have my anti sway bar on, what would cause that and should I run with 2 anti sway bars on it?

Other then that, it was easy as eating pie on a sunday morning.

[11XLITE28BH]

Originally Posted by bagged123

well, we did our first trip with the new truck and camper and I didn't even know the trailer was behind me. Went through the mountains of PA to Hershey and the truck pulled it like a champ, the tranny temp stayed around 178- 185 on the way down though coming home it hit around 205 due it, it was uphill for about 20 miles to my house. I was able to keep it around 55-60 (not looking for a land speed record) and when I went through the chicken house in PA I was at 7150lbs.

One question that I do have, is that at times coming down a hill I could feel the truck pull a little to the right, which is the side I have my anti sway bar on, what would cause that and should I run with 2 anti sway bars on it?

Other then that, it was easy as eating pie on a sunday morning.

What truck did you decide on???

[bagged123]

chevy