Re: 5th wheel towing with 2007 Dakota quad cab

"nunya" <nunya@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Hank6169" <hslosson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> When I purchased my 2007 Dakota quad cab I was assured by the
>> dealer****p that it was ample to tow my short & light 5th wheel
>> camper.  I'm now being told by a number of RV supplers that they don't
>> make a 5th wheel hitch for that year Dakota because of a design issue
>> with the bed.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>> Thanks.
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> i tow lots of trailers and campers.  in my experience most fifth wheel 
> campers are actually pretty big.  my question is what size camper do you

> have and does it have slide outs etc.  my next question is what engine
and 
> transmission package does your truck have?
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> i own two dakota's and i wouldn't even consider towing any camper over
18 
> ft. with them.  in fact that would only be in an emergency and no more 
> than far enough to get the camper across town. the crux is not whether
or 
> not the truck will pull the camper but will it stop it or keep it stable

> in a big cross wind.  i have seen a good cross wind flip more than one 
> camper that was tied to 3/4 ton and bigger trucks.


I was pulling a trailer on my 2500 hitting speeds of 90 on I-10. I later 
broke down and had my brother-in-law come and get the trailer in his '05 
Surburban. He would hit 65 and the trailer would start swaying very badly.


> michael
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