I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum with tow package/transmission cooler from factory. I towed a 1982 Ford F-150 (single cab step-side) with a 2,200 lbs. Uhaul car hauler. My Ram, which has a camper shell, was loaded with household items (approximately 1,000 lbs) and items in the back of the Ford Truck (6,000 lbs) totally approximately 9,000 lbs. I towed this from NM to upstate NY in 2020 with no problems at all. I used the AC half of the way and when filling the truck with gas, I used the highest quality octane fuel and the pumps. I was absolutely astonished at the performance of this old Dodge Ram that I bought off of my father. The truck had about 130,000 miles on it at the time. What an awesome truck!
Only put the gas that it is rated for..... Putting higher octane fuel in an engine that is rated at 87 is only going to cause issues, it is not going to give you better power it is not going to give you any sort of better performance. What it will give you tho is some nice pinging. It'll run but I guarantee you you actually cut a little bit of power out of it.
@@seanbutler2291 I appreciate your advice. That was done mostly for the trip and the load from NM to NY. Since I've now been settled in NY (upstate) since 2020, I will only put a higher-grade octane (the only one available without ethanol) 2 or 3 tanks a year. Truck is running great with no issues. It should be noted that I do not frequently use the truck for heavy loads or trailer pulls. Thanks again.
i tow with my 5.9 magnum all the time. mostly right around 6k but sometimes around 8-9k i installed a dual 18” fan set up that pulls right around 6500-7000cfm and it works great, the engine temps never go over 200.
I towed about 9900lbs with my 99 Dodge Ram 5.9 magnum 1500, it was not hard to get going, stopping was also alright don’t have issues like people say although newer rear brakes at that weight would make it stop way better with a combination of good trailer brakes. The only problem I ran into was not having a stiff enough suspension obviously which makes for a scary ride at 55mph lol
If you're going to tow that much with a 1500 you got to put spring boosters on it they're less than 100 bucks at any AutoZone or advance Auto parts and they work very well. Dodge put that 5.9 Magnum engine into the 2500 and 3500 models it can pull the weight just fine at that point the worry is in fact the brakes and the suspension. And the frame but a little less so.
They put those 5.9s into the 2500s, and 3500s the engine has the power to move the load. The issue is the brakes and suspension at this point. Old trucks were made with a lot of leeway. If they rated it at 5000 lb it could probably tow 7 to 8000 pretty well. You just have to remember to start braking well in advance. I tow my 8-9k lb fifth wheel RV with the gooseneck on my 1500 and it does just fine. Spring boosters on to help with the weight. I would never want to put that on a rear hitch tho. Low and slow is the game at that point
Those traffic cones are for liability reasons. Depends your state & local laws. It many cases, if you were to wreck into a commercial vehicle or someone on the job with a trailer, they would automatically be at fault. There was a motorcyclist out here that crashed into this lawn-care trailer & died. Due to them not using cones, they were found at fault & fined around $9,000,000.
nobody has mentioned trailer brakes? makes a huge difference. I have the actuator and good brakes on my 20ft gooseneck trailer. I have a 99 Dodge 1500 with 5.9 and auto trans I pull it with
If your referring to my dodge it has a built 47re auto with locking converter, huges engines plenum kit, cool running NGK plugs and 180 degree thermostat (reduces pining) and the heavy duty variant of the 5.9 magnum (different cams i think) I have a reveiw video up talking more about my truck if you are interested, let me know if you have any questions.
@@westernwashingtonoutdoors4639 thanks for the reply and yes I was, the locking converting sounds interesting. I guess that helps with towing/pulling? I also different realize there was a different variant but its believable. My step dad has the 2500 with it and he has towed over 10k no prob but I dont think my 1500 5.9 could pull that even if it had the frame and suspension. It also spark knocks.
I was planning on making a video about preventing the spark knock..I figured out how to eliminate it completely. Also, the locking converter is good for towing because it gives a direct connection between the engine and tranny with no slipping. This gets more torque to the weels, increases hwy mileage, and also helps keep the tranny temp down. There is an electronically actuated clutch inside the TC that locks and unlocks based on engine speed, throttle input, and what gear the tranny is in.
I bought mine through the shop I took my tranny to after I pulled it, so im not sure what brand or where to get one. I can however tell you that it is the same TQ that would be used in a 12v cummins or the v10 just a different bolt pattern
Any trailer over 700kg payload in Europe has to have its own brakes which work from hitch- you brake, hitch activate cable brakes and brakes as well and they brake quite well. Only downside compared with US electric brakes is they wont assist you in any way if you stop uphill and by some reason get dragged back. By the way US style electric brakes and unbalanced trailers are illegal in Europe, just so you can have some information you didn't ask for 😂 Heaviest I towed with my was about 9000 pounds, it did great but I have way too soft and slack suspension to get up to even 50 mph, wobbling is bad and trailer goes like a fish tail. Will see how it does after new struds and bushes
I agreed with you on the 8k until i weighed the trailer on its own.. leaving from the city dump the other day my truck and trailer empty weighed just under 12k so the trailer must be around 4k..i didn't realize it was that heavy but i guess it makes since seeing as how we bought it with a dozer
@@westernwashingtonoutdoors4639 I own 2. One 2001 2500 v10 4×4.. and my pride and joy 1996 Laramie 2x4 2500 v10. The torque is crazy. The really should of continued producing them with today's technology and delete down cylinders on demand this motor would of withstood the test of time. And so much cheaper to up keep them a diesel engine
