Hello Dak List Members,
It's been a while since I have been on the list, but now I am back and here to stay! The recent mixed information I have been getting from salesmen has encouraged me to go to the source... Dakota Truck List Members!!
I have a 1992 3.9l 4X4CC, Magnum V6 Auto, 3.5 Gear Ratio, stock.
I currently own a nice import camper (1000 lbs) and now we are wanting to upgrade to pull an RV Trailer, either a small travel trailer or a small 5th wheel. Can my Dak do that? I have pulled the occasional snowmobile trailer on loan, and it seems to be OK, but an RV is a little bigger. The camper seems to be OK in most situations except for the biggest of mountain passes, where I do have slow down and gear down (2nd). I have always attributed that to wind-resistance.
I have seen travel trailers in the 19' range at around 3000lbs and 23/24' 5th wheels there as well. Which is better, I wonder? Also, I am going to have to back any trailer uphill on a 125' dirt driveway, that sounds like it might be hard to do?
Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated. I know I could get some more HP with a few mods, or change my gear ratio, and even "drop" a 5.2l in, but are those options worth it, or am I going to drive my Dak into an early grave with an RV Trailer?
Thanks in advance,
Stephen
-- Stephen Hawtree Senior Systems Administrator stephen.hawtree@knexa.com Knexa.com Enterprises Inc. (CDNX-KNX) www.knexa.com
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