Re: Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?

Completely agree.

Speaking of which, what do you think the *true* power ratings are between a ram K (rated at 390hp) and the 11.1 Max Wedge (rated at 415hp). Curious how close my K is to "Maxie Power."
    From: Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
 To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
 Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 1:01 PM
 Subject: Re: Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?
  


Sounds good. I would assume Chrysler was conservative with their tow ratings, like they were with their horsepower ratings. Of course, assumptions often will trip you up! :) 

Gary H. 


>  -------Original Message------- 
>  
>  Great find, Gary! Relayed this to my mechanic buddy. With a 1600lb open
>  trailer we'd be about 200lbs too heavy per factory specs. Maybe run with a
>  lighter trailer...
>  
>  David M.
>  New Jersey
>  
>  
>  -------------------- 
>  
>  See http://postimage.org/image/b8wcxjhft/ for some specifications from
>  Chrysler.
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Gary H.
>  
>  >  -------Original Message-------
>  
>  >  Hi All,
>  >  Chryslers at Carlisle '13 is just around
 the corner and I'm thinking of
>  >  using my L to tow my K Ram Convt. The L will have its front drums
>  converted
>  >  to power disc brakes shortly. The K weighs around 4100lbs and the
>  trailer
>  >  would be another 1600lbs or so. (I've been reliably told that '65 300s
>  >  safely towed much heavier campers back in the day.)
>  >
>  >  Aside from a trailer hitch and an open trailer (which I'd rent),
>  anything
>  >  else I'm missing to do this safe and proper?
>  >
>  >  If it's not to complex, could be one fun way to roll out to Carlisle in
>  the
>  >  summer.
>  >
>  >  Thanks for any advice.
>  >
>  >  David M.
>  >  New
 Jersey
>  
>  --
>  -- 

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