Ram 1500 v6??

[Clkr]

Wondering if any experiences towing an E19 with a Ram 1500 V6?? Thanks for any insights!!

[sofmerc]

Nope but I would think it would be up to the task of towing any Escape trailer

[felix2]

We’ve been towing our 21NE for 2 1/2 years all over the west just fine with our 2015 Ram 1500 V6. Admittedly it’s slower going over very steep passes, but it’s just under my tow max and I consistently average 15 mpg towing (and don’t have a gas hog when NOT towing ). I’ve not been in the Rockies yet, but I can do Sherman Pass in north WA (between Kettle Falls and Republic), and it’s very steep. All cascade passes are very manageable.

[Brian B-P]

Depending on configuration and trim level, a current Ram 1500 with the V6 can have a towing capacity as low as 6120 pounds, minus the weight of all options and minus the weight of passengers and cargo. That's okay for an Escape 19, but not an Escape 21 or 5.0. It could be okay with lighter variations of the truck.

[Escape_19]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Depending on configuration and trim level, a current Ram 1500 with the V6 can have a towing capacity as low as 6120 pounds, minus the weight of all options and minus the weight of passengers and cargo. That's okay for an Escape 19, but not an Escape 21 or 5.0. It could be okay with lighter variations of the truck.

The original poster was asking only about the E19 being pulled with a RAM 1500 V6.

In any case, the 5.0 and the 21 variations of Escape were not being considered by the original poster.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Escape_19

The original poster was asking only about the E19 being pulled with a RAM 1500 V6.

In any case, the 5.0 and the 21 variations of Escape were not being considered by the original poster.

Right... which is why my post referred to and explicitly quoted the comment to which I was responding:

Originally Posted by sofmerc

Nope but I would think it would be up to the task of towing any Escape trailer

[felix2]

My point was that my good experience pulling a 21NE with the V6 RAM should give the OP confidence in pulling a 19. YMMV.

[Radar1]

I had researched the Ram when looking for a truck and as long as you opt for the 3.55 axle ratio you should be good. The 3.21 axle ratio has a much lower towing capacity than the 3.55. Make sure to check the payload capacity too, as the standard payload can be quite low.
We ended up getting a Ford Ranger ecoboost instead, due to the timing of a factory rebate and dealer discount, which can tow 7,500 lbs with the tow package.
We also use a Dodge Durango with the same 3.6 litre engine and 8 speed transmission as the Ram to pull our 2020 19' Escape, and it does well, so I suspect that the Ram would do even better with towing the 19' Escape.

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by Radar1

I had researched the Ram when looking for a truck and as long as you opt for the 3.55 axle ratio you should be good. The 3.21 axle ratio has a much lower towing capacity than the 3.55. Make sure to check the payload capacity too, as the standard payload can be quite low.

I recall watching a recent YouTube video about towing with the V6 Ram 1500 with the 3.21 axle ratio. The towing capacity was limited to less than 5000lbs.