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    RAM Trailer anti-sway vs an anti-sway hitch?

    We have on order a new 2019 Oliver Elite II, weight 4600 lbs. and a tongue weight of 460 lbs., all dry weights. The question is rather to go with the Anderson WDH with swaybar control, or not go with one, first let me say, the Anderson is the only WDH that will work with the Oliver trailer, it's...
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    First Time Towing Impressions

    We did our first towing this last week with our 2019 Ram, it handled the Casita just fine with no complaints. The Casita has a tongue weight of 430 lbs and it lowered the rear of our 4x4 Ram just a little under 1" at the rear when hooked up. We averaged 14.1 mpg and our driving speed was 65-68...
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    Experienced RV Owners please provide feedback

    I've been towing travel trailers for years and a minimum of 20% over kill would be where I would want to be and that's where I would start. I would not ask for help on making a decision on a new truck from sales personal at RV dealers, remember they just want to sell trailers and if it gets you...
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    Does the entire WD Hitch count against capacity

    Danny, one thing is you never gave us that the tongue weight of the trailer is and the weight of the trailer. Many like myself who have pulled travel trailers for years can just about look at what you are trying to do and knowing the trucks GVWR, etc. can pretty much tell what needs to be done...
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    3.21 used for #7,000gvwr travel trailer

    Being a person that has been pulling travel trailers for years in most cases it's where you carry the added weight in both the trailer and the tow vehicle, that be said, a balanced level pulling vehicle and trailer is what you want. trainman
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    Shopping for a new camper

    Wow, a 30 foot travel trailer with a 1500 series pickup, I'm big into travel trailer myself and I wouldn't even consider a 1500 for that size of trailer, 2500 series 3/4 for sure. Trying to make a 1/2 ton a 3/4 ton will never work, yes size of all components does matter when it comes to trailer...
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    I need a receiver hitch!

    etrailer is an excellent place to buy your towing needs, I've ordered many items from them, good prices and free shipping over $99.00. I think they are in the St. Louis area, I get my orders quick, usually 2-3 days to Ft. Worth, Texas. U-Haul can get you the hitch for your truck and install it...
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    Curt front mount hitch

    Thinking about adding this hitch to my new 2019 Ram 1500 for parking my Oliver travel trailer where I have to negotiate a long driveway with curves. My first thought was to get one of those decorative draw-bars accessories that go in the 2" receiver, you have seen them, there everywhere. Just...
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    Lone star badges

    I've seen them on eBay, not cheap, but cheaper then most dealers. trainman
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    Ambient Light Wheel: LoneStar

    Thanks for your answers, now I don't have to get the manual out as I was wondering about this. trainman
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    Halogen Headlights

    I didn't know about the DRL option on my Lonestar edition, I will check it out. Also for us who would like an LED front light option I read somewhere on this forum that a manufacture is working on LED lights that will go on the grill on each side on the RAM letters, this would be for the...
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    LED lighting available on Tradesman?

    I like the LED lighting and said I would not purchase a vehicle without it, well I did, a new 2019 Lonestar edition 4X4 crew cab. I have growen to like the front end and think it's pretty nice looking even without the LED's. I purchased it to pull our travel trailer so I didn't want to spend...
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    3.21 vs. 3.92

    My 2019 Ram 1500 4x4 has the 3:21 and I intend to pull a 5000 lbs. travel trailer with a 450 lb. hitch weight. I don't expect to have any problem pulling the trailer with this combination. I'm retired and will be pulling the trailer no more then 65-68 MPH this should work out just fine. I've...
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    Price negotiated from MSRP

    2019 Ram 1500 Lonestar Edition, 4x4, tow package, 20" chrome wheels, 5.7 Hemi, other options, List price $49,800, paid $38,600, price was on there website with dealer discount, and all rebates. Wanted to pay cash, but had to finance a small part just to get some of the rebates, can payoff after...
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