OK, got the 5er... What will my rig need ???

[wild4stangs]

Greetings gents, well I just purchased my first RV, an 04 Wildcat 28RK . The unit weighs in at 11400 GVWR and 7500 dry. My pull weight will probably be around 9500 lbs...



OK, I now need to know what mods my truck could use to make the towing experience more enjoyable, and help with drivetrain longevity... Any transmission, cooling, or other stuff I should be installing ???



Thanks John...

 

[Prairie Dog]

Looking at your sig it looks to me like your ready to go!

 

[Bertram65]

Did you purchase it in MA? I bought my Wildcat at Camp America RV in Plastow NH used last year.

 

[wild4stangs]

Got it at Bradford RV in Raynam MA... I was originally looking at large truck campers, but space was just not there for our needs... Been all over the state of MA looking at campers...



John

 

[dodgerep]

John,

I would go to an edge attitude box, and leave it at that, unless you are looking to totally change the truck, I am sure you will find the changes will make a signifigant difference in you towing ability. Just make sure you are on good terms with you Tech at you dodge store.

 

[TRLRTRSH]

John, I know you guys back east really don't have BIG mountains... I did not see an exhaust brake on your sig.



Bill

 

[cwsoules]

I would add an exhaust brake if you have a manual transmission. If it an automatic to effectively use an exhaust brake you would have to modify your transmission so you can control when the transmission unloads. I use DTT modifications and I am very satisfied.

 

[Ron Bissett]

Did truck come with tow pac ,have tow mirriors , straight stick or auto , (exhaust brake) If tow pac extra cooling is there ,if not easy to add ,LOL Ron Bissett in Metro Louisville KY. Or Tampa Fla.

 

[Rosco]

I pull my Wildcat 29bhbp with a stock 305/555 and have little trouble so I think you'll be fine.

 

[Turbo Thom]

Rosco's right. You'll be fine. More power and the transmission won't like it. You said "transmission pan" so that means an auto. You don't want to screw that up.



. . Preston. .

 

[wild4stangs]

Hey guys, I have the 48RE automatic, and I am running a TS Performance Ramifier box. I am more than satisfied with the Ramifier... When the transmission goes, I will certainly get a DTT... I do have to be carefull with the Ramifier, as when I am really in it, the TC will begin to chatter... I did order the MFO (manual fan override) kit from a vendor on this site... Any there any other suspension mods like sway bars, shocks ? Or transmission mods I should consider ?

 

[SHobbs]

Turbo Tom.

How do you like the Kelderman air ride and the U. S Gear overdrive? I have been looking at putting air under my truck and have looked at both Kelderman and Primary air. I am leaning toward Primary air due to it being half what Kelderman costs. Also currently trying find better gearing for easier pulling. I see you have a Teton, they build a great unit. Thanks for the info.