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Old 09-15-2005 | 12:22 PM
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I may have to use a Dodge truck for a 30 mile haul (9-10K lbs).
1500 quad cab 4x4, 5.7 hemi w/ 20 inch wheels. Anyone know the ratings, or tow with this rig?
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Old 09-15-2005 | 01:12 PM
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7400 or 8400 depending on what ratio you got...

you will be over the tow rating and the gcwr of the truck towing that much....
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Old 09-15-2005 | 01:49 PM
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................you will be over the tow rating and the gcwr of the truck towing that much....
thanks but I figured I'd be over. I'm just curious if it will have significant problems. The trailer pulls well and has triple Disk brakes so stopping shouldn't be too bad.
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Old 09-15-2005 | 02:16 PM
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Russ ive been towing the TG for short distances with mine and its been ok. Knock on wood. Take your time and pay attention, uphill it struggles some. I have the 3.92 ratio.
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Old 09-15-2005 | 03:36 PM
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the tow rating is correct. i would just be very careful and you should be fine.waterheater what is the short distance you tow. towwing the tg seems like alot for the truck but i love it. that makes me feel better about my truck.
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Old 09-15-2005 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by yesrej
the tow rating is correct. i would just be very careful and you should be fine.waterheater what is the short distance you tow. towwing the tg seems like alot for the truck but i love it. that makes me feel better about my truck.
I mostly tow about about 500 feet to the ramp. But i have towed a few times to my mechanic, about 15+- miles , on secondary roads, and the interstate, and have been ok. Will change setup in the spring.
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Old 09-18-2005 | 01:54 PM
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Will change setup in the spring.
Getting a smaller boat?
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Old 09-18-2005 | 02:24 PM
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Only if you do
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Old 09-18-2005 | 04:31 PM
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Didn't need the Dodge at all. Ended up with the 2500 back this weekend afterall. Thanks for the help.
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