Towing a horse trailer with RAM 1500

[Duster73]

The 1500 Ram can certainly pull this. But if you are going longer then maybe 1/2 drive and do this often I would consider a 2500 a few years older. 2500's typically have better/ larger brakes and a little more weight for good control of the trailer.

People tow all sorts of things under 7k with a 1500, just need the right set up on the hitch and be smart about driving/towing especially with animals that can be harmed and also shift a little while under tow.

If it was local I would use my 1500.
Do you know anyone with a Dodge 1500 you can hook up with their truck and go around the block?

[Kurtsara]

Originally Posted by Duster73

The 1500 Ram can certainly pull this. But if you are going longer then maybe 1/2 drive and do this often I would consider a 2500 a few years older. 2500's typically have better/ larger brakes and a little more weight for good control of the trailer.

People tow all sorts of things under 7k with a 1500, just need the right set up on the hitch and be smart about driving/towing especially with animals that can be harmed and also shift a little while under tow.

If it was local I would use my 1500.
Do you know anyone with a Dodge 1500 you can hook up with their truck and go around the block?

What is 1/2 drive?

[rbTN]

Haven't hauled horses but plenty of cattle. Talk about moving around, they are not used to being trailered and are not real happy about it. I did have a 3500, not for hauling them but for hauling hay. I also had a 2500, it did the job but put 3 1500 - 1800 lb bovines in a trailer and they will make the truck move around. Add a few more and the 3500 was more a necessity than a choice. All about stability.

[Duster73]

Originally Posted by Kurtsara

What is 1/2 drive?

Thanks for the catch, was meaning to say 1/2 hour* and didnt catch the error.

[Kurtsara]

Originally Posted by Duster73

Thanks for the catch, was meaning to say 1/2 hour* and didnt catch the error.

OK, I thought maybe you were talking about overdrive or a different gear or something