R-pod Owners Forum : Dodge RAM 1500 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Dodge RAM 1500 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 07:05:09 +0000 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:58:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9727 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dodge RAM 1500 : Thanks for all your help, everyone!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91421#91421 Author: Wordgirl
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Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 1:58pm

Thanks for all your help, everyone! Will post what we get.]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:58:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91421#91421 Dodge RAM 1500 : I tow with a 2014 Ram 1500 quad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91378#91378 Author: Wepod
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Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 8:19pm

I tow with a 2014 Ram 1500 quad cab 5.7L hemi 4x4.   The truck has no problem pulling or stopping my 179 pod.   I have a fiberglass cap on the truck as well as pullout bed drawers in the bed.  I normally have a canoe on the roof and two bikes along with the "normal" amount of camping gear that finds its way into the truck for a 2-3 week trip.

A couple of things I have noticed with the Ram.  First the Rams coil springs give a lot of rear drop when you hitch the trailer up.  So you may want to consider using a WDH to move some of the tongue weight forward for a more level ride.  I don't have a WDH but I do have a friction sway control mounted on the hitch the trailer just bounced around too much without it.    Second gas mileage will be about 12-13mpg when towing.   
]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:19:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91378#91378 Dodge RAM 1500 : I tow with a 2010 Ram 1500 with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91336#91336 Author: Hunter74
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Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 12:11pm

    I tow with a 2010 Ram 1500 with the Hemi. I use a weight distribution and anti sway in one, the Fastway E2 6000. I wouldn't tow with out it, have done both (with and without), and with the peace of mind using one, makes for a more relaxed drive.

    Not sure which Ram you have, but I have a friend who tows a 5500 pound trailer with the 4.7 liter V8 Ram with no problems. And I tow a 3000 pound R-Pod with a Hemi, and the truck doesn't even slow down for hills.
    
     ]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:11:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91336#91336 Dodge RAM 1500 : i think any 1/2 ton truck is going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91335#91335 Author: texman
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Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 11:52am

i think any 1/2 ton truck is going to be the best for a tow vehicle.  Lots of folks here go with mid size vehicles and anti sway and weight distribution hitches.  I prefer the full size option (tundra) and just hook up and go. ]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:52:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91335#91335 Dodge RAM 1500 : We are looking at one as a tow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91334#91334 Author: Wordgirl
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Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 11:42am

We are looking at one as a tow vehicle and I noticed they are seldom mentioned for that use here. Any reason? Thanks! Great forum!]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:42:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9727&PID=91334#91334