NOTE: I wanted to continue this in my 6 page towing thread, but it was closed:
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ad.php?t=32490
Double checking my Truck/Trailer/WDH/sway control system to make sure everything matches.
I have a 20' 6,000 lb 18RS Outback trailer with a
2014 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 5.7L V8 Hemi 395 HP & 410 TQ to pull it with, (it has many upgrades).
Bear in mind this is my first trailer I've ever towed as I've tent camped for over 50 years. My concern is does my truck/trailer match for towing. I don't want to be towing this in the Mountains in in the Pacific NW and have a problem.
The Dealer where I bought my truck said it was.
Now I'm not so sure and a bit confused so I'm asking for help again.
I did post separated threads on trailer, truck and WDH/sway control system which have been closed.
In this thread, I've posted all the info on trailer/truck/WDH/sway control system
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2007 Keystone Outback 18RS
Specs per website:
Chassis
Brakes 4-wheel electric
Tire Size ST205/75D14C
Number of Axles 2
Dimensions and Weights
Overall Height (ft/in) 10' 3"
Overall Width (in) 96
Trailer Length (ft/in) 19' 10"
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (GVWR) 6000
Unloaded Curb Weight (lb.) 4300
Max Cargo Carrying Capacity (lb.) 1700
Towing
Hitch/Tongue Weight 445
2 5/16th" Ball
BUT, the info at where the tongue when the ball attached says this:
1,500 lbs. Tongue load SAW/CSA Class 4
6,250 lbs. Tongue load
(Towing receiver on my truck says: 1,200 lbs. tongue weight?)
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Towing truck specs before upgrades/options:
Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4
5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT 395 HP Engine
6-Spd Auto Transmission
392 Rear gear ratio
VIN: 1C6RR7GTOES367523
From the factory it had 6 speed transmission, 355 gears, no towing package, no receiver.
Addons\Options
8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Transmission
392 Rear gear ratio
Trailer Tow Mirrors and Brake group
Trailer brake control
Trailer Receiver: 10K lbs gross weight / 1,000 lbs tongue weight
12,000 lbs weight "Distribution / 1,200 WD Tongue weight
Heavy Duty transmission & engine cooling system
Flowmaster exhaust system, K&N air filter system.
For towing, the door sticker BEFORE options added says:
GVWR/PMBV 6800 lbs.
(Towing receiver on my truck says: 1,200 lbs. tongue weight?)
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My WDH/sway control system system
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch,
90-00-0600, 6,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating,
600 Lbs Tongue Weight Rating, Weight Distribution Kit
I've attached pics of everything.
Really appreciate all your help as before.