Re: Trailer Pulling

From: Andre Mauboussin (andrem@cyberramp.net)
Date: Mon Aug 18 1997 - 10:01:59 EDT


WillTier@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-08-17 14:33:27 EDT, you write:
>
> << Some have suggested that I get an automatic
> tranny, instead, but (1) I hate automatic transmissions (I'm an old
> sports
> car racer); (2) I've had great success in towing my previous trailers
>
> (albeit smaller) with stick shift; and, (3) I hate the possibility of
>
> overheating complications often experienced when trailer pulling with
> an
> automatic. Of course, if I was willing to get an automatic, I could
> look
> into the trailer-pulling capabilities of the new-for-'98 Dak R/T 5.9L
>
> (which will probably be restricted because of the "sport"
> suspension).
> Please share your experiences and thoughts with me. Thanks. (P.S.
> - I
> know that a Ram 5.9L would be a better tow vehicle, but my wife and I
> like
> smaller vehicles.) >>
>
> Unless something has changed, the Manual has the highest towing
> rating. My 95 V8/SB

5 sp with 3.90 gears was rated to pull 7200lbs.

 



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