Travel Trailer towing question, I apologize if it has been asked to many times.

[Rubber Duck]

Etorque and 1680 payload? Is this a v6? Axle ratio?

Its a 5.7 V8 with a 3.21 axle ratio

 

[John Kloehr]

Yes, there are 3 different settings though I forget how to access, probably in uconnect somewhere. Something I setup once and never touch, whereas the gain can/should be adjusted according to road conditions. These 3 different settings affect how fast the gain is ramped up IIRC.

I have not looked into the factory trailer brake controller, my experience is mostly with the after-market Prodigy line of brake controllers.

The setting is probably boost, typically ranging from none to several levels. Boost applies additional trailer braking when the truck brakes are first touched. The heavier the trailer is, the more boost is needed. This is to introduce some initial slowing as the controller uses g force to further activate/modulate braking. Without boost, the truck would need more braking to activate the trailer brake, the trailer would then be pushing the tow vehicle.

One subtlety of this method of control to watch for is when applying brakes before exiting a highway, onto an exit ramp which slopes down hill. The trailer might start pushing a bit as the inertial control starts damping out the road slope. Fix is to just take one's foot off the brake for a moment and reapply; this starts the control over with the new downhill baseline.

 

[Rubber Duck]

As far as upgrades to handling and towing.

Hellwig rear sway bar

Billstein 5100 shocks

Cargomaxx 351-893 HD or XHD progressive rear springs

Timber Grove air bag suspension upgrade

E rated “10 ply” tires

A HIGH QUALITY wdh is worth the $$

Id avoid the hefty bump stop upgrades. I read they caused frame damage..true or not it scared me away from them. Do what you can afford.

I have a similar payload to yours, 1,760lbs.

Towing a 30ft Bullet 250BHS

I haven’t scaled wo weighed my tt in a while but i know for sure my tongue is HEAVY for the trailer…base its 715lbs before all my stuff…which is 13% of base weight. It sagged the heck out of the stock rear. Now loaded im willing to be my tongue is in the ballpark of 825lbs-850lbs. I have the cargomaxx springs in and they’re a life saver as far as im concerned.

With the whole family, dog, snacks, fire wood, ect, im within 100lbs-200lbs of my payload whenever I travel.

Leaving the campground
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After a couple hours of driving where the suspension settles in and sits with about 1/2” of rake. Tows good.
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Did the upgrade to the springs, make the ride quality worse when not towing?

 

[PatriotLonghorn]

I typically keep my trailer tow brake setting at 6.5-7, for a 5k R-pod. I changed out my diff fluid for Ravenol at 30k (43k currently) and haven't had any noises/shudder after towing. Hopefully you don't have any issues with it now that it's changed out.

 

[Gren71]

Did the upgrade to the springs, make the ride quality worse when not towing?

Its slightly stiffer, but it didn’t make it bad or rough. The truck is smooth as butter with daily driving. I regularly have a regular “open top” cup of coffee when i leave for work and can drink it while I drive w/o worrying about spilling it. I truly believe any ram with a tow package should have come with these progressive rate springs.

 

[Bt10]

Its slightly stiffer, but it didn’t make it bad or rough. The truck is smooth as butter with daily driving. I regularly have a regular “open top” cup of coffee when i leave for work and can drink it while I drive w/o worrying about spilling it. I truly believe any ram with a tow package should have come with these progressive rate springs.

I have Sumos and there’s no way I can drink ANYTHING, even with a sippy top.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I typically keep my trailer tow brake setting at 6.5-7, for a 5k R-pod. I changed out my diff fluid for Ravenol at 30k (43k currently) and haven't had any noises/shudder after towing. Hopefully you don't have any issues with it now that it's changed out.

How does Ravenol compare to AMSOIL diff fluid?

 

[Gren71]

I have Sumos and there’s no way I can drink ANYTHING, even with a sippy top.

I tried the sumos made for the ram and sent them back the day aftet the install. Those things could loosen a kidney stone with daily driving. Funny enough they were magic on my gladiator and are still good on my camper