Looking for our 1st 5ver, many questions....

JIMNLIN wrote:
Most LT E have a 2 ply poly fabric carcass with 2 steel belts under the tread and maybe a fabric overlay.
Tires like the commercial grade 16" Bridgestone R250 and the Michelin XPS Rib have a one ply all steel carcass with two steel belts under the tread.

I drive a big truck for a living so got that covered, and, when i registered the puckup i also splurged for the 24klb plates.

Then you understand about not exceeding the trucks steer/drive axles and trailer axle and any registered weight number your state requires.

The truck makers door tag GVWR isn't used for a over loaded vehicle. Same with a GCWR which you won't find it plated on the truck as the feds don't require it to be. Some folks use them ...others do not.

I have a '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins quad cab short bed 6000 RAWR. This truck also has a scaled 2860 lb rear axle weight which leaves me with a 3140 lb payload.
Dodge has used the same AAM 11.5" axle in the 2500/3500 SRW and DRW trucks since '03. This axle is rated around 11000 lb from AAM.
The difference in rear suspension is the 3500 SRW has a aux overload spring pack which the 2500 doesn't have and maybe higher rated wheels and tires. Some 2500 trucks come with the same wheels and tires (option) as a 3500 SRW truck as mine did.

The trailer may have a 13xxx GVWR but that doesn't mean it will weigh that much. It all depends on how much CCC the mfg gave it and its dry weight. Even at max GVWR means a 2600-2700 lb pin weight.
The truck won't have any problems pulling this size trailer nor will the truck have any problems carrying a 2500 lb pin weight plus other weight added to the truck.

I agree , the deciding factor for me would be the tires ,and wheels. If it has E rated @ 3640 thats even better, and probably what I would upgrade to with that size fifth wheel.

Not to familiar on OEM wheels ,and tires on the older dodge cummins ,but my OEM on my 99 Ford was 3750#. My new Ram has the same rating on the tires 3750#