Hello All.
I'm new here too.
So why am I here?
I grew up in a family that always had trucks that worked on a ranch (though none were diesels).
I've towed plenty of loads including boat/trailer and the occasional trek to the cattle auction with a few head-o-cattle.
Back in the day, it seemed that limits on equipment were a very general guideline.
Honestly, I'm sure I towed loads WAY OVER the limits of some of those trucks.
A couple of years ago, when considering a new truck, and with fuel economy and longevity on my mind, I looked around for options.
Quickly RAM Ecodiesel's got my attention, but towing larger loads were not considered.
So I've owned my Lone Star RAM 1500 Crew ED for about 15 months.
Wow! I love it! It is the most comfortable vehicle I've owned.
Last summer, my wife and I went on a 22 day trip across the West in it and we towed a tear drop trailer (~2400 lbs plus gear).
I was amazed with the fuel economy of the ED on that trip (25.6 MPG).
Since then, and with our retirements fairly soon, we are considering the purchase of a travel trailer.
Knowing that vehicles are designed with more exacting tolerances to get more performance with greater efficiency, I've become concerned that I not over work the ED, and more importantly, have a safe experience. But yet, we want a TT that we could "live in" on our trips across the country.
I hope my ED RAM can do it well and safely!
I really don't want to change.
So consequently, I've been scanning the internet for pertenant information.
And this is why I'm here.
Peace!