Ordered new Toy Hauler - Now second guessing
Well just ordered a 2018 Jayco Octane T32C after a year of research and determining if my 2016 Ram 2500 diesel would be OK as a TV (17K towing capacity). I felt good initially in that looking at all t...
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OP, you'll be over your "legal" weight when you factor in the 5th wheel hitch and pin weight to your cargo capacity. Will the truck probably pul it ok? yes, probably it will. Like others have posted, I also am not a fan of exceeding the rated capacities. The cargo capacity is the limiting factor on 250/2500 diesel trucks. I just traded my '15 250 (2204 cargo) in on a '17 350 (3477 cargo) since we're shopping for a new toy hauler. When I made my initial list of trailers to look at, I would have towed 2 out 12 with my 250, and both would have been overweight. Now with the 350, I can tow them all and it allowed me to go to trailers in the 39' range instead of only the 36'. It's important to look at all of the weights when shopping for your truck and trailer. Once you load up the garage, that should lower the pin weight, so that will help a bit.
I think your truck should do just fine. Like bedlam said, you may need some help on the rear suspension with a helper spring or airbags. I had to bag the rear end on my 250 for my current WnP.
Good luck!
I think your truck should do just fine. Like bedlam said, you may need some help on the rear suspension with a helper spring or airbags. I had to bag the rear end on my 250 for my current WnP.
Good luck!
