not enough hitch weight capability
I just bought a 2018 ram 2500 diesel 4x4 crew cab with a 2400lb rating for carrying capacity and 17,000 tow limit. My hitch weight is 1950lbs. By the time I add up fuel, my wife, (she's only 140lbs) t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Rear axle/Tires carry the Wet Pin weight
Don't exceed those ratings.
Old debate over GVWR/Payload
Mfg. sets the GVWR and Payload is based on that number
Many States allow you to register the truck at a higher GVW just pay the higher fees....so even many States do not recognize the MFGs GVWR
MANY will scream/holler but one just has to think for themselves and make an informed decision on what is OK for them
Hang on....it's going to get bumpy :B
I saw something Monday I thought was odd but I guess legal as stated above. A road that goes across interstate 49 I cross everyday was under construction and there was a GMC 2500 pickup sitting there from Manhattan Road & Bridge. Under their logo was the following "GVW 18,000". Could not see what state plate it had and I did not have time to get a pic but I know what I saw. Must be one bad a$$ 2500.
