2000 Dodge towing guide reads as such........
axle ratio........... Max Trailer Wt
3.55 4,800
3.92 6,100
4.10 Doesn't list it
I have had the rear leaf springs rebuilt
(http://www.y2kota.us/leaf.html), the shop says that it added 800 lbs
to the carrying weight. Keep in mind the front springs have also been
replaced with heavy duty springs. One thing that I will need is a
http://www.equalizerhitch.com/ When it comes time to start pull more,
I'll most likely replace the tires with something more for the hi-way
then these ruff riding, noisy BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A Tires.
-- *------------------------------Y2KOTA------------------------------* Don Mallett Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+ 4x2 http://www.y2kota.us *-----I'm not late! It's that the rest of the world is early!!-----*On Aug 10, 2005, at 9:32 PM, Ed McCarrick wrote:
> > > > --- Don <y2kota@y2kota.us> wrote: > >> >> Now I have 3.55, hoping to get 3.92 or 4.10s. not >> sure, any thoughts if >> the 4.10 would be to much? >> >> Looking at the "260 RBS" made by Coachmen, Its what >> I call a "Empty >> Nest" style. Queen size bed and no other full time >> time beds. The sofa >> and dinette turn into beds. Just right for a >> grandchild or two someday >> :-) >> >> >> > http://www.coachmenrv.com/tow/captiva/old_floorplans.htm >> > > Hey Don, > > I used to tow a 30' Fleetwood Ultralte trailer that > was about 4200 lbs empty with my '00 QC 4x4 4.7 ( with > 3.92). It towed it fine, but the trips were pretty > stressful at times. The truck handled it fine but it > did sway a bit on the highway especially as I > approached a tractor trailer from behind. I do have to > agree with Jason they are big aerodynamic drag, > especially in a head wind. Coming back from OshKosh, > while towing, I was in a head wind and I could have > sworn the breaks were sticking, but it was just the > drag. > > Now I tow a Fleetwood popup (2300 lbs empty) and I > can get tires to chirp in first lol That captiva > looks like a nice unit. Have fun. > > Ed > > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail > Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: > http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html > > >
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