Possible fuel pump problem.

From : mwarren

Q: on 10 aug 2005 153720 -0400 snoman uselinktoemail@autoforumz.com wrote mac davis wrote on sat 06 aug 2005 104849 -0700 chauncey gardiner chaunceygardiner@removethis.myrealbox.com wrote you have 2 considerations imho safety.. i think youre good to go using an weight distributing hitch... you want to be at least 10% under max tow weight for safety which you will be if the trailer or truck arent overloaded.. fun... we pull a travel trailer thats 4800# empty.. im guessing its under 6000# loaded... we have a 99 ram qq 2wd with 5.9l gas auto & 3.55 gears... grades are slow but thats towing imo.. a cummins would be nice but were not going to trade up to a 000 truck unless we get a bigger trailer... on level ground with od locked out its a breeze to pull at whatever speed you feel is safe... on a trip from ca to wa we took some major grades at about 40 - 45 mph at maybe 3500 rpm... i think that a 5th wheel is a great idea... better weight distribution less total length better ride and handling.... id put a good set of air bags on the rear to help level the load and soften the ride.. the 4.7l has less torque than the 5.9 but i think it will do fine with a little patience.. imo if its a recreation vehicle you dont need to be in a hurry relax and enjoy the trip... ymmv if you took the time and trouble to regear your truck to 3.92 or 4.10 you would have a completely different view of its tow performace with it and be able to take grades in drive that you take in 2nd and reduce engine and tranny strain too as well and make your tow vehicial last longer too. also you will likely see a mpg increase towing because the engine will run at a more efficent rpm for cruising under a load and will not have to work as hard to produce x amount of hp at a higher rpm than a lower one because of hp tow requirements. its really not worth it to us sno... we got the ram to tow as our dakota would break if we used it and we really like the dak.. otoh we like the ram a lot as is and were only occasional weekend rvers.. before i spent the bucks on regearing which would mean that were towing a lot id trade it in on a cummins.. anyway my point above is that if youre not in a hurry when pulling grades the 1500 with 360 and 355 does the job well... ymmv mac please remove splinters before emailing .

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From : lorne guess noguess net

my 02 dakota 4x4 clubcab 4.7l auto got 15mpg on the average no interstate just two lane highway and city. traded it off for 05 ram 4x4 qq hemi with 450 miles on the clock im getting 11.2 now. on thu 11 aug 2005 191837 gmt rq qurandc@shaw.ca wrote i am thinking of buying a dakota but i hear that they are real gas hogs. is this consistant with the experience of the members of this groups thanks rq just traded up my 00 dak qc 4.7. loved the truck. a true trooper in snow and mud. i got 13-14 city and 15-16 highway. it towed well and handled quite nicly. well worth the investment. .

From : big al

szgke.4051$je.3490@read2..atl.earthlink.net tom lawrence tnloaswpraemnmcien5g@earthlink.net wrote do you understand tom what im getting at i absolutely do and you absolutely have a legitimate complaint. my only point here is your remedy lies with this dealership. you shouldnt expect nor will you get any assistance from dc corporate since your problem was caused by the installation of non-factory-approved parts. im not saying its right - im just saying thats how it is. i would like to know why dealerships sell these things because they can make a quick buck. and why dodge lets them. again - youre under the misconception that the dealership is run by dc. they are not. they are an independent business entity that is in a contractual relationship with dc to sell and service their products. any activities that they engage in or any products they sell not covered by that contract are their responsibility and theirs alone. thanks everyone for your replys. i learnt a good lesson kinga like buyer beware of what you do to your truck. next time i will ask if its ok and get it in writing before i add something dale .