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    Toy Haauler towing question

    I agree that while it can be done , I would be limiting what and who I take with me. I looked today at a 2500 and it have over 3000# payload....almost double my 1500.
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    I guess I better start looking at 2500's.
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    so if I reduce the occupant weight to 320, hitch is really 80#, one battery and one propane tank on trailer and bump up to a 12000# hitch the numbers should work.....I have the helwig sway bar already and need new rubber so I can go with e-rated tires.
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    If I drop the occupants to myself and the wife its only 320 lbs and when the toy hauler get a load wont some of the tongue weight shift rearward as well as the hitch taking some away?
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    Here are some more accurate details.... the trailer is 25' minus tongue (28.5' total) 5000 lbs dry, hitch weight of 850. I will use a blue ox 1000 pro WDH. As far as weight in the truck goes 330 to 700 lbs of occupants, 50 lb tonneau and maybe 100lbs misc. cargo. Trailer load will vary but I'd...
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    no brake contro yet but I have one I can install, up to four full size adults, no real gear in truck, hard tonneau.....only thing on door jamb sticker is GVRW 7100
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    Toy Haauler towing question

    I have a 2020 Ram 1500 CC shortbed sport Laramie 4x4 3:21... want to tow a toy hauler 28' and 7000 lb loaded...other than a good weight distribution hitch will I need anything else?
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    bilstein 5100 to level front end question

    on my 2020 laramie sport 4x4 if I use the 5100 to level the front do I need to re align the front end after install?
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    A/C Performance

    Being in Florida I started to feel the AC was under performing so I did the hack by installing an in line pecs valve on the water line leading to the heater core and guess what, It made a HUGE difference! Now the truck cools down quickly. These trucks absolutley have a blend door issue and when...
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    Larger Tires = better MPG & more miles than Odometer

    you should take into account the weight f your new tires as heavier tires will affect mileage in a negative way.
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    ReadyLIFT 3.5 factory 20” wheel question

    Did the larger tires throw off the speedometer reading?
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    Engine calibration flash?

    I see on window stickers for 2020 Rams "engine calibration flash $1495, what is this???
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    Vent only vs AC

    Sometimes when I just want fresh air thru the cabin I turn the fan speed on 1 or 2 and get ice cold AC? no ac lights are on but it is blowing too cold to be outside air? What am I doing wrong.
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    What did you do to your Ram today???

    I installed a roll up toneau cover on my short bed Laramie CC today, a switchblade by pace Edwards. I like it!
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    Poor fuel mileage highway

    I think its the gearing, my brand new 2020 Ram got 20.4 on the way home from the dealer , hiway 70-75 mph. I have 3.21 axle CC 4x4 Laramie sport.
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    Radio question

    Is the radio always on when the screen is active? Seems the only way I can turn it off is with power button on left whch shuts down the whole thing.
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    Fuel Economy 3.21 vs 3.92

    I know a lot of owners are not happy with their MPG, I drove my trade bait Tacoma v6 down to the dealer 60+ miles and averaged 17.5 mpg. Went home in a 2020 Ram hemi CC 4x4 sport Laramie and got 20.4 on the same route. You can say I'm very pleased.
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    Price negotiated from MSRP

    I just brought home my new 2020 Ram, got an outstanding deal of 20% off MSRP and they gave me MAD money for my trade too!!!
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    Bought a new Ram!

    I was going to pick up my truck today but I'm now debating on possibly waiting for a 2020 vs the 2019 I set up a deal on.....I am paralyzed because of the recalls, TSB's and all around bad press I see on the 19 model. Its a beautiful truck with amazing features but I'm in fear of getting a bad...
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    Bought a new Ram!

    Thanks for the tip, I'll try it out.
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