83 Dodge Ramcharger Tow Rating

Unknown member · Jul 8, 2003

I have a 1983 Dodge Ramcharger 4x4 with a 360ci engine. The original engine was a 318. I have an aftermarket towing package on it with a new trailer brake module. I typically haul a dragster trailer (around 5500 lbs), but am considering towing a heavier boat (around 6500 - 7000 lbs). The truck also has a 3" lift kit on it...

Does anyone know what the original vehicle weight was / is?
Also, what is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

...any idea what type of trailoring capacity it could handle? I have a hitch insert that can handle plenty of weight, but can the vehicle handle it?

Guest · Jul 8, 2003

my 87 street RC hauls my 84 woods RC at 7200 gvw and the car trailer is a 1000 gvw or better / so l,m hauling 8000 gvw or better / it does the towing just fine but l know l should have a bigger truck but its all l got / just went out and looked at the 87 weight sticker on the door jamb/ the gvwr is 6150 / personally towing with a lifted truck sucks because of the higher center of gravity / l tried towing a car just down the road for this guy with my woods RC and trailer with 35 BOGGERS IT WAS PLAIN SCARY to say the least / best l can say is try it / if its to much to handle for the truck you need a bigger one

83 Dodge Ramcharger Tow Rating

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