3/4 Ton

OP stated he has a Hemi 6.4, so not the payload robbing weight of a CTD.

Yes, needs to check the Yellow sticker as a guide, but also has a strong rear axle, most likely can carry a 12,000# GVWR 5er and still be within all ratings.

What size trailer are you looking to tow? The gas 3/4 ton CC Rams typically have more than 3k of payload rating, and assuming you have 18" or 20" wheels you've got a 6500 lb RAWR so you can carry quite a bit with that truck within your ratings.

I may take a little flack for saying it, but the other thing I'd point out is your truck is identical to a same year SRW 3500 aside from the rear suspension setup, which is probably a little softer. Throw some Timbrens or airbags on it to address that and you've got a SRW 3500 in all but name only. Whether you're comfortable doing that is up to you, of course.

Edit - you should be fine with that size trailer.

Love the info, thanks. Truck payload is 3280. Not looking to go anywhere near my Max weight . Was thinking of a more lightweight 5er.less than 1200lb.

As others have said, check your yellow Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door post. I'm going to guess it's somewhere around +/-3000lbs.

You are not going to be able to tow a 15k fifth wheel without exceeding the trucks GVWR. You won't exceed the axle ratings.

I would stick to something up to 12k loaded. Wouldn't see going over that to stay within payload and power/performance.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Payload...........

What is your REAL payload after weighing truck camp ready?

See response to your 'other' post at 'other' place

x2! It's not what you can TOW, it's what you can CARRY.

Check the yellow sticker on your door to find the payload for =that= truck. Deduct other passengers' weight (includes pets, too), "stuff" you might carry in the truck and the FW hitch and what you have left over is what you can carry on the pin. For rough figuring, take 20% of the GVW of whatever FW you're looking at and see if that will fit within your truck's numbers. Also, make sure your total payload will not exceed the rear axle spec or your tire specs. Often tires are the weak link, having a bit less capacity than the RAWR. In my case, going from a 245 to a 265 tire got me about 800 lbs more and put me above my RAWR.

Understand that very few people actually =hit= the GVW of their FW, but some do, and some exceed it, and by quite a bit. Unfortunately, not many people have the ability to load up a FW as if they were camping and hit the scales to see what it really weighs, before they buy it.

Lyle

Payload...........

What is your REAL payload after weighing truck camp ready?

See response to your 'other' post at 'other' place