2001 Dodge towing chart
So I have 2001 Dodge 5.9 Deisel Dually 3.55 gears auto 4 speed and the towing charts indicate that total trailer weight capacity is near 10,000lbs. Is this too conservative?? Can I go up at all? I kn...
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fj12ryder wrote:
I don't think Dodge offered a SRW 1 ton truck in 2001. I think they were all duallies.
A 12,000 lb. fifth wheel can be pulled very easily with this year truck and the Cummins. Anything over that and you will be going pretty slowly up the hills, and may need a little boost in power. The weakest point of the truck, besides the VP44/lift pump, is the automatic transmission. If you use it to tow a 5th wheel, at some point you'll have to budget in a transmission overhaul/change.
Not with a badge!
The 2500 with Optional 265/75-16E's, Camper and Tow packages were the equal to a 3500.
The camper package added the 3500 springs and sway bar. Still 8,800# GVWR! :S :h
