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shadows4
Explorer III
Jul 27, 2014

2005 2500 Dodge capabilities for a fifth wheel

I am trying to help out a friend who is thinking of making the switch from a TT to a 5er. His truck is paid for with about 112,000 miles on it so he doesn't want to buy a new truck. I believe the door...
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TXiceman
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2014
As you see, the problem with a 3/4 ton truck is the limited GVWR and rear GAWR. You will reach these two limits well before you reach the GCWR or the manufacturers MAXIMUM tow rating.

The place to start is to load the truck up with passengers, cargo and full fuel. Get it weighed and add 150# for the 5er hitch.

GCWR - loaded truck = maximum loaded trailer weight.

GVWR - loaded truck = maximum loaded trailer pin weight.

Have fun.

Ken

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