Re: Can an R/T tow a jet ski?? And many other questions..

From: Sam Parthemer (rtdkota@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri May 28 1999 - 02:50:13 EDT


Mike, the RT will pull a 6400# trailer (if you have a
class IV hitch) as long as you don't have a letter from DC.. he he...
The power is there, believe me. As far as a jetski trailer, not an
issue. The stock bumper is rated to 200#/2000# (tongue weight, trailer
weight)... even two 1200cc PWC @ 650# each, plus a 350# trailer is fine
for the stock bumper. As for lights, hit your local autoparts place,
and get the pop in wiring harness (plus in between factory left/right
light plugs). I've towed a bass tracker boat with my wife's RT and
stock bumper/2" ball... The setup weighed in about 1600#... I didn't
even know it was back there, except for the seat on the boat sticking
up in my rear view.

I still plan to tow my friend's jetboat with my wife's RT once I get
the hitch on it. When/if the final word is REALLY out, I'll modify the
truck to work with it (bags, axle shims, whatever).

Sam '99 RT x 2

--- Mike Sullivan <masullivan@mail.utexas.edu> wrote:
> I am thinking about ordering an R/T, and with all
> this talk about
> towing,
> I was wondering if anybody has successfully towed a
> jet ski without
> problems? I guess about 700-800 pounds with
> trailer?
>
> And if so, did you use just a ball in the bumper, or
> another type of
> hitch? And for those who ordered R/T's, how long
> did it take?
>
> Also, does anybody know if there are changes for
> 2000 for the R/T,
> and can I still order a 1999?
>
> Any help is appreciated!!
> Mike
>
>

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