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I've never towed anything in my life, but bought this truck last year to tow a travel trailer. We finally purchased it!
Here are the specs, please, tell me I'll be ok
Also, would you recommend a brake controller, anti sway bars and load leveling hitch?
if yes, which are the best and safest set ups and brands available?
thank you so much for you help
Truck:
2010 Ram 4X4 Quad Cab, HEMI,
P275/60R20 5.7L V8 (EZH) 545RFE (DGQ) AXLE RATIO: 3.55 GVWR: 6,700 PAYLOAD: 1,310 BASE WEIGHT: 5,362 FRONT: 3,113 REAR: 2,249 GAWR FRONT3,900 REAR 3,900 GCWR: 14,000 MAX TRAILER: 8,450
Class IV hitch
Trailer:
2012 Shast Revere 21 FBS LE (Forest River)
Hitch Weight 750 lbs.
Ship Weight 5,370 lbs.
GVWR 7,650 lbs.
Cargo Capacity 1,806 lbs.
Exterior Length 25' 6"
Exterior Height TBA
Exterior Width 96"
Fresh Water 50 gal
Gray Water 37 gal
Black Water 37 gal
Awning Size 17'
Here are the specs, please, tell me I'll be ok
Also, would you recommend a brake controller, anti sway bars and load leveling hitch?
if yes, which are the best and safest set ups and brands available?
thank you so much for you help
Truck:
2010 Ram 4X4 Quad Cab, HEMI,
P275/60R20 5.7L V8 (EZH) 545RFE (DGQ) AXLE RATIO: 3.55 GVWR: 6,700 PAYLOAD: 1,310 BASE WEIGHT: 5,362 FRONT: 3,113 REAR: 2,249 GAWR FRONT3,900 REAR 3,900 GCWR: 14,000 MAX TRAILER: 8,450
Class IV hitch
Trailer:
2012 Shast Revere 21 FBS LE (Forest River)
Hitch Weight 750 lbs.
Ship Weight 5,370 lbs.
GVWR 7,650 lbs.
Cargo Capacity 1,806 lbs.
Exterior Length 25' 6"
Exterior Height TBA
Exterior Width 96"
Fresh Water 50 gal
Gray Water 37 gal
Black Water 37 gal
Awning Size 17'