2012 Ram Diesel 6.7 Tow Capicity
My truck has a max payload of 2400 and 12,650 max towing rating per the Vin# at the Ram website. We are looking at FW with the dry hitch weight of 2212lbs and dry sticker weight of 11,700 lbs. What ar...
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Asking a question like that will bring out the weight gestapo in droves. If you want to stick to the letter of the law, go by what your stickers and the MFR show and get your rig weighted (CORRECTLY). Stay within those limits. For my 2012 Longhorn Crewcab SRW my numbers are:
GVWR: 9600
Payload: 2170
Base Weight: 7429
Base Weight Front: 4554
Base Weight Rear: 2875
GAWR Front: 5500
GAWR Rear: 6010
Max Trailer: 12400
If you want to increase the safety factor (vice increase overall capacity, because that's not wise to suggest even though that's exactly what you'd be doing) consider doing this:
- Changing tires from LT265/70R17 to LT285/70R17
- Add Load Lifter 5000 bags
- Change to Severe Duty Brake pads and discs
Additionally, educate yourself on the difference between a 2500 SRW and a 3500 SRW Ram. I did and was a bit shocked at the minor differences which resulted in capability.
If you want the build sheet for the truck it's hereRAM Build Sheet Look-up
GVWR: 9600
Payload: 2170
Base Weight: 7429
Base Weight Front: 4554
Base Weight Rear: 2875
GAWR Front: 5500
GAWR Rear: 6010
Max Trailer: 12400
If you want to increase the safety factor (vice increase overall capacity, because that's not wise to suggest even though that's exactly what you'd be doing) consider doing this:
- Changing tires from LT265/70R17 to LT285/70R17
- Add Load Lifter 5000 bags
- Change to Severe Duty Brake pads and discs
Additionally, educate yourself on the difference between a 2500 SRW and a 3500 SRW Ram. I did and was a bit shocked at the minor differences which resulted in capability.
If you want the build sheet for the truck it's hereRAM Build Sheet Look-up
