Will my ride pull it..?

[mcgill72143]

just checked the tag....the GVWR is 7,300....the GARW front is 3,600 and GAWR rear is 4,000..... I do have a 1985 dodge 4x4 truck with a V8.....hmmmm ..wonder if the tag is still readable...lol

 

[mcgill72143]

I cant believe it.....my old dodge 4x4 has a rear GAWR of 4,000 also......dang....

 

[Diamondpilot]

I cant believe it.....my old dodge 4x4 has a rear GAWR of 4,000 also......dang....

The old Dodge is equipped with a 318 or better yet a 360 and in good condition mechanically will be a much better tow vehicle. Just make sure the frame is solid, probably not a issue where you are at, it had a tranny cooler if a auto, and its brakes and other mechanical's are up to snuff.

My book only goes back to 1991 but a 1/2 ton Dodge 4x4 with the 318 or 360 both have a 8,100# tow rating. I am guessing there is not that much difference between the 85 and 91???? Was there any significant changes between them years?

Chris

 

[Duffster]

Not sure, but you dont have to worry about others telling you that you might be better off with a gooseneck.

I could make a GN work. Will just have to get creative.

 

[mcgill72143]

The old Dodge is equipped with a 318 or better yet a 360 and in good condition mechanically will be a much better tow vehicle. Just make sure the frame is solid, probably not a issue where you are at, it had a tranny cooler if a auto, and its brakes and other mechanical's are up to snuff.

My book only goes back to 1991 but a 1/2 ton Dodge 4x4 with the 318 or 360 both have a 8,100# tow rating. I am guessing there is not that much difference between the 85 and 91???? Was there any significant changes between them years?

Chris

Im thinking the dodge would be the better choice also( it has the 318).....My wife said if the dodge breaks down then at least the service van is still on the road making money.....

I don't think there were many changes between the 85-91...mostly just the looks ...

I was just quoted a 83" x 18' longhorn trailer with breaks and rear ramps for $1950......the trailer only weighs 1500 lbs ( light trailer to pull around)but can handle a 7000 lb load.....it has two 3500 lb axles....

 

[wvpolekat]

I was just quoted a 83" x 18' longhorn trailer with breaks and rear ramps for $1950......the trailer only weighs 1500 lbs ( light trailer to pull around)but can handle a 7000 lb load.....it has two 3500 lb axles....

So, 5500 lbs is what you can load on the trailer.

 

[mcgill72143]

So, 5500 lbs is what you can load on the trailer.

yep.....the 2320 is about 1700 lbs and then the fel and rear cutter would probably come out to a total of about 2500 lbs....

 

[Duffster]

So, 5500 lbs is what you can load on the trailer.

That would depend on what the GVWR is.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Just looked at that old 318 Dodge. Man, they only made 140 hp in 85.

Chris

 

[deerefan]

Just looked at that old 318 Dodge. Man, they only made 140 hp in 85.

Chris

Yes indeed the 80s were horrible, especially for automobiles. I remember when the lil red truck from dodge was the fastest thing on the road, faster than the same year vette. That was the late 70s I believe.