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Towing with half tons?

Started by Jamesdad, Sep 25, 2007, 08:47 PM

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PattieAM

I tow my Fleetwood Niagara with my Ram 1500 (1/2 ton), and don't generally have any issues.  When I bought the 97 Ram, I got the heavy duty tow package, so have the tranny cooler, etc.  (That year too the wiring for towing configurations was 1/2 and 1/2 - have the model year were fully wired, the other half not....mine thankfully was fully wired and saved me a few dollars when installing the brake controller).  I do however have the friction sway control too.

JohnandLeann

We are going to get our 2004 F150 with about 12,000 miles on it today.  This thing is like brand new.  It has the towing package with trans cooler and 4pin/7pin wiring.  Cant wait to get it home and get it dialed in to tow our pup, (setting hitch height, etc.).

austinado16

And with all the rain we're having, you've got plenty of time on your hands!!!

I'm having my starcraft fitted with pontoons!

JohnandLeann

According to the latest weather report we are going to get hit again pretty good this weekend with more rain.  I don't mind it too much cause I know we need every drop.  I bet SLO Creek is running strong right now.  We might try and check it out this weekend.

Nojaqui Falls is probably majorly running also but it will be a very muddy and slippery walk.

John

austinado16

I'm inspired by this.....

Heading over to Home Deep Hole for lumber right now.  Mmm...I wonder if I need to apply to the DMV for CF numbers?

PattieAM

My 97 Ram 1500 has the heavy duty tow package (tranny cooler/hitch), and it tows my Niagara (beastie) very well.  As instructed in the owners manual for the truck, I tow with "Overdrive Off".