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#36 of 58 Re: 2004 3500 Dually Towing Capacity [bclarkfl] by kcram HOST Mar 12, 2008 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: bclarkfl (Mar 12, 2008 7:04 am) No prob!   kcram - Pickups Host
#37 of 58 brake controller connector by 07megacab Mar 27, 2008 (6:24 pm)
I have a 2007 Dodge 2500 with the factory towing pkg. The trailer brake controller connector is attached to the electronics module beneath the dash. I am unable to connect the wiring harness from the brake controller to this connector due to the wire loom that is directly in front of it. I have tried unhooking the connector from the electronics module, but it seems to have some retaining clip and I am afraid I might damage the wiring if i force it loose. Is there something that I am missing or doing wrong here???
#38 of 58 dodge 3500 or ford f450 by ant73 Mar 28, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Thinking to purchase 3500 dodge dually 6.7 cummings to tow a 4 car trailer stacker 2 on top and bottom app. 38 ft long not sure on weight of trailer. has three axles 7000 lbs. each with goose neck. owner pulls same trailer with 2008 ford f450 6.4 deisel which ford rates tow capacity 24500. Is this to much weight for the dodge 3500 or do i need to go to 4500? or go ford because with 4 cars on trailer thats alot of weight.
#39 of 58 CONNECTORS by jchanney May 19, 2008 (1:43 pm)
I have the same problem as others in finding the blue brake controller connector. I have a flat 4 prong trailer connector. Did not get the towing pkg. with the truck did all trucks come with the brake controller connector? I have a 2004 dodge 1500 quad cab.
#40 of 58 Towing with 2004 3500 dually by yorktownrick Mar 13, 2009 (3:44 am)
I am looking at a Raptor 3712TS fifth wheel. The spec sheet lists a weight of about 12600. According to trailer life ratings this truck has a tow rating of 14650 (5.9L HO, 4.10 axel, 4wd, LB, dually).   My question is along the same lines of others I have seen but cannot really figure out. First, it looks like I have about 2K of people and stuff I can add before being overweight. Is that right? Secondly, is the rating listed for off the back towing and the real capacity with fiver towing is higher? Like in the previous post the GM and Ford websites show diffferent ratings for each.   Thanks for any input!!! Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 14, 2009 2:52 pm)
#41 of 58 Re: Towing with 2004 3500 dually [yorktownrick] by kcram HOST Mar 14, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: yorktownrick (Mar 13, 2009 3:44 am) First question... While your trailer is within the limit of the available trailer weight, your passenger/cargo payload is calculated a little differently. To determine that, you need the weight of the truck and the bed load created by the fifth wheel when connected. (Only way to get that reading accurately is at a truck scale with the trailer connected... the weight you need is the sum of the truck's two axle readings on the scale.) You then subtract that total weight from the truck's GVWR to determine your available payload of passengers and cargo.   Second question... That 14,650 is for fifth-wheels. By law, you can not tow more than 10,000 pounds from a rear hitch, regardless of the truck's rated capacity.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#42 of 58 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing by brumdaddy Mar 15, 2009 (8:05 pm)
I have a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, Can anyone tell me If it would be safe to pull a 5th wheel camper weighing 8800 lbs. The owners manual says about 7300, what would anyone think about that. Thanx Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 16, 2009 6:49 pm)
#43 of 58 Re: Dodge Ram 1500 Towing [brumdaddy] by kcram HOST Mar 16, 2009 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: brumdaddy (Mar 15, 2009 8:05 pm) Don't do it. Even if the truck is capable of the excess weight, you're in serious legal trouble if you travel somewhere that your combo must be weighed at a truck scale.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#44 of 58 towing question for a 2001 ram 1500 by jcarr56506 Mar 26, 2009 (8:54 pm)
hello all,   i have a 2001 ram 1500 2wd quad cab short box with towing package. i also have a travel trailer that has a weight of about 5000 lbs. i have pulled this trailer a few times with no problem but i was hoping to get some feedback to know if im killing my truck or not. everything that ive read says that i can pull up to 7550 lbs. i dont know if i worry too much or im just severely anal. also does anyone know what the proper operating temp for my trans ?   thanks for any advice you might have
#45 of 58 towing with 15 pass 3500 ram wagon by bobduncan Apr 30, 2009 (4:20 pm)
would it be safe to tow an 8000 pound travel trailer with a 97 dodge ram wagon 3500 15 passenger? just curious.

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