towing

I am shopping to buy a Ram 2500 or 3500, diesel, to pull a 5th wheeler that we will travel in full time for the next year. My max budget is $35k, and from what I'm seeing the typical sales prices means I can get an older Ram with low miles (not too commonly found though) or a newer one with...

Just added what seems to be a factory hitch to my 2001 Ram 1500. There is a partial harness and connection box for the trailer side but vehicle side is jacked up. Can’t seem to find a factory harness or replacement. Any chance the truck was “pre-wired“ for a tow hitch and I just need to find...

Can someone tell me how I would know if I had e-TSC. Owners manual only briefly mentions it, but no details. Am anticipating a travel trailer in the near future with a Anderson weight distribution hitch that incorporates sway control. Have read somewhere that the two might oppose each other...

My son is interested in buying a family member's RAM to tow a small couples trailer, but I was surprised to find the low tow rating of 4400, and max payload of 1794. The rear axle gearing is 3.21, and has the 8-speed transmission. It already has the electric trailer brake controller. He would...

Hello everyone - I'm a Canadian auto journalist working on a story. I am looking to talk to owners of HD Rams (with the Cummins) who use their trucks for work -any kind of work, across Canada. Old truck, new truck - doesn't matter. In fact higher the mileage the better. As a truck guy...

I enjoy the TFL Truck guys and the towing comparisons they do. The Ram had a great showing on the Ike, especially compared to the larger GM 6.2 and TT Ford 3.5EB, both backed by 10 speed transmissions. For everyone complaining about fuel mileage with the new Ram, it did pretty well up the Ike...

Hey Guys/Gals, I have a 2018 3500 with the Cummins Diesel. Love it however I read that I should be doing a better job at letting it cool down before shutting it down. I do tow a 5th wheel. I see that there are some options for a turbo timer via programmers etc. my truck is stock and I plan to...

So, I have been going back and forth, literally losing sleep over this first world problem. I'm looking at a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 with the 8 speed 3.21 rear end (payload 1510, max trailer weight 7,990). Our rig is a Keystone Cougar X-Lite 29bhs that comes in at 32.5 total...

I was just curious what folks were getting for mileage with their loaded trailers. I have always been curious what the ecodiesel would get towing a similar load, but, that would require the 3.92 gears to get about 8500# max towing. I have the 8 speed trans, 5.7, and 3.21 gears. On my last trip...

Hi, I have a 3500 Dually I will be using to transport cars. I need to fit it with a 5th wheel and bags to tow this type of trailer. The truck with be working the a Kaufman mini 5 double deck trailer. Here are some specs KAufman mini 5 G.V.W.R. 25,000 lb. Empty trailer weight is 8,750 lb. This...

Hello, I'm a new Ram owner with a 2015 2500 6.7l CTD. I bought the truck specifically to tow a 5th wheel camper around the rocky mountains, but my family members have several gooseneck trailers, so I need both hitches. Here's my issue: I need to install the under bed hardware for BOTH the...

Hi all! I'm looking at buying a 2018 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab, with a 5.7 liter Hemi MDS VVT motor, 3.92 rear axle ratio, 20-inch wheels, 8-speed auto transmission, towing package with integrated braking. The dealer says this combo will tow up to 10,000 pounds. I have a 27' travel trailer...

Hello everyone this is my first post so appreciate your patience, I have a 2016 Ram Rebel Crew Cab 1500 5.7L 8spd with 3.92 rear end and I am having an issue because the dealership told me and also on ramtrucks.com it says that I have a payload capacity of about 1400lbs, but on the tire and...

There are 3 "spacers" under the leaf springs and above the axel. The rear of my truck is too high for hauling my 5th wheel. Can these "spacers" be removed to lower the back of my bed rails about 1 1/2-2"?

I'm considering a leveling kit or a 2" lift on my 1500 and putting 33" or 35" tires on. I know big lifts and big tires will really affect your handling and braking with a trailer. But how would a smaller job like this affect it? I believe my truck is rated for a little over 10k towing, would I...

Howdy folks! My 2013 Ram (5.7) just doesn't seem to want to move in reverse up an incline into the garage when trying to put our boat away. The driveway is gravel and trailer brakes are not engaged. I would think with the gas pedal all the way on the floor the engine would be just screaming and...

I'm brand new to this forum and about to be a proud owner of a 2017 Ram 3500. I need your expertise regarding the air suspension option. I'm buying the truck specifically to tow a 5th Wheel and all the trucks in my area with the options I want are lacking the air suspension option. I can either...

According to the truck computer, we get about 16l/100km (14.7mpg) gas usage on our 2011 Ram 1500 Sport. That's with the 5.7l Hemi. Not the greatest, but it could be worse. When we pull our camper, the mileage ends up being around 30l/100km (7.8mpg). That is crazy. The last camping trip we got...

I have a 2010 ram 2500 heavy duty with a hemi. I'm planning a trip to South Dakota and Wyoming and I'll be pulling a travel trailer. With all cargo and trailer it'll be about 8500 lbs. My question is would a Edge programmer help. I don't want to buy just a toy. If it helps pulling in the hills...

Hey all, I just bought a new trailer for my racecar and wanted to hear some feedback regarding towing with a 1500. Trailer is 28' and loaded will weigh about 8000lbs. I have a 2015 1500 crew cab sport with 3.21 rear; 35x12.5x20 tires, tow/haul, brake controller, rancho quicklift front...