Tow Vehicle!
Hi Charles:
I don't mean to burst your bubble, but the 2004 Dodge RAM Quad Cab with Dual Rear wheels is rated to pull 15,800. Now, that's with a 4.10 rear axle ratio and automatic transmission, plus the Cummins Turbo Diesel. I thoroughly checked out this information before I, first purchased the RAM and before I purchased the Landmark.
The Big Dodge is more than capable of pulling this trailer, with power to spare. And yes, it is close to the gross capacity of the vehicle, but that is what it was designed and tested for. Had it not been capable of the load, I wouldn't have purchased the combo.
Taken from 2004 Towing guide:
3500 Reg Cab LB RWD DRW 5.9L TDI-HO 16,300 d,f
3500 Reg Cab LB 4WD DRW 5.9L TDI-HO 15,800 d,f
If you ever get a chance to go to Elkhart, Indiana, you will see nothing but Dodge RAMS with Duallies all over the place. Seems to be BIG DODGE capital of the world.
You don't need a 100K Peterbilt to pull it. An MDT would be nice for those that can afford them and they start at around 65K.
I could go on and on about this and you will un-doubtedly get varying opinions of what vehicles to use and what they can tow, along with other ideas as well.
The Landmark you looked at in Florida in all likelyhood was towed down there by a Dodge RAM!
By the way, which Landmark did you look at anyway? Was it the new Monticello?
Talk to you later.
Jeff