2500 Dodge Big Horn Towing

LIKE2BUILD wrote:

hickorytcharm wrote:
I would like help or explanation on the weights for towing.
GVWR 10000
PAYLOAD 2380
BASE WEIGHT TOTAL 7620
FRONT 4707 REAR 2913
GAWR FRONT 5750 REAR 6000
GCWR 25300
MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT RATING
17210
So we have a 2016 2500 short bed 4x4 Dodge Diesel
Looking at a 2015 Solitude @ 12650 pounds** based on average
Hitch weight 2600** based on average
GVWR 16,000

Are we within our limits?
Thanks

I tow a 5er that's in the exact same weight range with my 2014 RAM with no issues at all. I do use Timbrens, but aside from that the truck is bone stock.

These 2500 RAMs are a bit of an odd duck. Usually, I'm a stickler for staying within the sticker, but these trucks do differ a bit. Basically, the 10,000lbs GVWR is simply a numbers thing so they can stick a 2500 badge on the side. Anything over 10K lbs and the OEM is required to call it a 1-ton or greater.

If you look at the axle ratings I believe the rear is 6500 and the front is 6000. Realistically, you can go higher than 10K lbs and still be fine in these trucks. Stay within the tire and axle limits and you're fine.

KJ