From: MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 1:57 AM
Subject: Re: Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?
I would recommend an auxillary tranny fluid cooler and that your
cooling system be working top notch. Also a hitch or air shocks to
handle the wight on the rear bumper area.........MO
On Dec 15, 12:04 pm, David <
torquec...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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."
>
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> From: Gary H. <
62to65mo...@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
> >
> >
> > --------------------
> >
> > Seehttp://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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