I Don't Know What My Truck Can Tow!
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram MegaCab 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI. I'm seem to get lost doing the math on what I can actually tow for a 5'VR. And since it's a shortbox, am I gonna have issues towing a 5'VR? ...
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Oh goody..more math...LOL
So if I can tow 7400# that would be the trailer and the load in the trailer.
Then, I have to understand my truck's weight with fuel, passengers and gear; add that to the 7400# tow rating and factor in the GCWR, right?
With 3.73 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio You Can Tow 7750 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) = 8510 lbs
Payload = 2422 lbs
Curb Weight = 6088 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3358 lbs/3358 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear = 4750 lbs/6010 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) = 14000 lbs
14000 - 8510 = 5490
So really, with a loaded truck I can tow 5490?
So if I can tow 7400# that would be the trailer and the load in the trailer.
Then, I have to understand my truck's weight with fuel, passengers and gear; add that to the 7400# tow rating and factor in the GCWR, right?
With 3.73 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio You Can Tow 7750 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) = 8510 lbs
Payload = 2422 lbs
Curb Weight = 6088 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3358 lbs/3358 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear = 4750 lbs/6010 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) = 14000 lbs
14000 - 8510 = 5490
So really, with a loaded truck I can tow 5490?
