3500 Clutch problem

From : tom

Q: i have a 2007 dodge ram with a standard shift and haul a 16000 pound 5th wheel. the problem is backing up with the rig. in order to inch slowly backwards when getting into a tight spot specially if theres any uphill involved its necessary to ride the clutch in order to control the speed. a few times there has been the odor of a burning clutch an oder i well remember when i had to stop in a steep hill in san francisco a few years ago with a stick shift toyota pickup. a few weeks later in that case i needed a new clutch. is it likely that i will have premature clutch problems with this truck any chance this would be covered by warrantee any suggestions on how to back up with a load and control a very low speed without damaging the clutch please dont reply if your only solution is to trade for a truck with an automatic transmission as ive already heard this one before 0 there are lots of good deals out there but then try selling a manual transmission truck today. anyone want to trade even it seems to me that dodge should have a very low gear for its reverse gear in order to elimate this problem. thanks for any suggestions. .

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From : fmb

i have a 2007 dodge ram with a standard shift and haul a 16000 pound 5th wheel. the problem is backing up with the rig. in order to inch slowly backwards when getting into a tight spot specially if theres any uphill involved its necessary to ride the clutch in order to control the speed. a few times there has been the odor of a burning clutch an oder i well remember when i had to stop in a steep hill in san francisco a few years ago with a stick shift toyota pickup. a few weeks later in that case i needed a new clutch. is it likely that i will have premature clutch problems with this truck any chance this would be covered by warrantee any suggestions on how to back up with a load and control a very low speed without damaging the clutch please dont reply if your only solution is to trade for a truck with an automatic transmission as ive already heard this one before 0 there are lots of good deals out there but then try selling a manual transmission truck today. anyone want to trade even it seems to me that dodge should have a very low gear for its reverse gear in order to elimate this problem. thanks for any suggestions. two ideas jump right out . . . 1. do you have 4wd try 4lo 2. practice practice practice. my 5th isnt that heavy but with practice you should quit burning miles off your clutch plate. i just turned 149k miles on my 03 original clutch. fmb north mexico .