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Old 09-25-2020, 03:36 PM   #81
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Old 09-25-2020, 04:20 PM   #82
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Hi....Newbie Tower here

I have a 2019 1500 V6 with 3:55 ratio. My tow capacity is 7490 and my GCWR is 12,900.....dealership advised that it is actually 13,900 but manufacturers always give a 1,000lbs buffer????

Also on paper, my payload is 2100 to which my calculations look like this:
Tongue weight -780
Occupants -500
Interior Crap (2 car seats & odds) -100
Gear -300/400 MAX
———total 1780


Here’s my situation/question:
I recently bought a travel trailer (Hideout 272BH) that weighs 6100....add an additional 200/300 pounds for bedding and some stuff we keep in storage bays). I have a weight distribution hitch/sway bar setup.
When towing with my family and gear I estimate that my total weight (fuelled truck/trailer/people/gear) is around 12,200ish which gives me at least 700lbs in GCVW space BUT when towing in relatively flat (small-medium hills) My engine sits at b/n 3200/3500 RPMS in tow/haul mode.

Additionally, in tow/haul mode it has a hell of a time switching gears in 3rd/4th.

should I be concerned?
Was I advised incorrectly by both RV & Dodge dealerships on capability?
Is this a lemon?
Do I need a 5.7/V8 Hemi?

any help/guidance is greatly appreciated.
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Old 09-26-2020, 09:34 AM   #83
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Sorry to disagree with your comment, but reduced hp reduces towing capability. When determining if a vehicle can handle the load, altitude does need to be taken into consideration. Turbo may help some at altitude but there is still a significant reduction in performance. I live at altitude and have driven my turbo vehicle to sea level. There is a huge difference. I own a 2015 1/2 with a small engine and it pulls my trailer (7740 gvw) just fine. HP is just a small part of the equation and diesel is not a necessity for altitude either; could be overkill. This particular situation does suggest the tow vehicle is not capable and different one is needed, but a small engine 1/2 ton with a tow package should work out just fine.
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