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Fraser in YYZ

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Posted: 07/07/08 07:52pm

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We are about to take the plunge on a new TV and want some of your expert opinions to help us make up our minds. We will be towing a 08 Jayco 213 Exp which maxes out at 5500 lbs.

Option #1

05 Dodge Durango Ltd 4X4, 5.7 litre Hemi/Magnum able to tow 8650 lbs.

Option #2

05 Dodge 1/2 ton Ram 1500 Slt Quad cab 4X4, 5.7 litre Hemi/Magnum able to tow 8600 lbs.

I'm liking the Ram while the DW is leaning toward the Durango. Tough choice!! Your input will be gratefully accepted!!

Thanks in advance.....

Fraser
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mikehart92

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Posted: 07/07/08 07:55pm

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I'd take the truck's longer wheel base over the suv for towing any day.

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eaglesnest1

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Posted: 07/07/08 07:58pm

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I personally like the truck over the Durango. The bed of the truck holds a ton of stuff which you will no doub tfill to capacity the longer you have your camper. Good luck.

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Posted: 07/07/08 08:02pm

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Although the Durango's wheelbase should be marginally adequate I would still rather have the Ram for future trailer considerations and overall utility value.

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skipnchar

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Posted: 07/07/08 08:14pm

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With that size trailer either vehicle should tow it easily. Get the one you like best.

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10tca01

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Posted: 07/07/08 08:41pm

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The Ram hands down, you can haul more stuff, have a longer wheel base, and they just look cooler!

dkomeshak

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What's the GVWR of each vehicle? Our 2004 Durango had a GVWR of 6600 lbs. When we added the hitch weight and all of the other stuff, we were there or above.

Edited to change GCWR to GVWR.

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