I have a 2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4.10 gear ratio truckMax payload is 3280All the charts say it's Towing capabilities of 15600 pounds.What do you all think about towing approximately 13000 pound fifth wheel with this truck.Pin weight is 2250. And I do want to be able to stop it as well

rbos57 wrote:I have a 2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4.10 gear ratio truckMax payload is 3280All the charts say it's Towing capabilities of 15600 pounds.What do you all think about towing approximately 13000 pound fifth wheel with this truck.Pin weight is 2250If that is the dry weight you will be pushing that Hemi. If it is Gross weight, it depends on the dry weight.Post the 5er make and model, for a better answer.

Can you tow it? Maybe, but you definitely will not be happy doing it. Think 6MPG, and 20MPH up hills.

If you are looking at dry weight of 13K, and dry hitch, it may not work for you. If loaded weight maybe, depends on weight in truck, family, gear, etc.As to the 15,600 towing capability, that is a bit of a manufacturer stretch. A Cummins 3500 would be a better fit.Not saying you can't, but you'll be at upper end of capability.Need a little more info.Jerry

Montana High Country 293RK9600 dry

rbos57 wrote:I have a 2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4.10 gear ratio truckMax payload is 3280 Now SUBTRACT you, fuel, passengers, any stuff in cab, any stuff in bed and hitch weight from that 'payload number'.How much you have left is what is available to 'carry' 5th wheel pin weightAll the charts say it's Towing capabilities of 15600 pounds. Marketing Dept Hype based on 150# driver and 20# cargo. Truck 'camp ready' weight (everything loaded up in truck ready to go) SUBTRACTED from GCVWR is what you have left available to towWhat do you all think about towing approximately 13000 pound fifth wheel with this truck.Pin weight is 2250. 9600 DRY so 2000# of stuff=====11,600 That is doable And I do want to be able to stop it as well

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phillyg
Explorer II
Mar 27, 2016
I'd do it and I think you'd stay under your limits if you're careful about not overloading the FW and TV.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Mar 27, 2016
Coach-man wrote:
Finally, what tires do you have and what are they rated for? If stock truck they may be your weak link!

It is a 2500, so tires are fine. Chris
Coach-man
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Finally, what tires do you have and what are they rated for? If stock truck they may be your weak link!
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Mar 27, 2016
rbos57 wrote:
Not to exceed 3148

Which is it........
3280 as in first post OR 3148 :H

Regardless....subtract all people/cargo from whichever number and that is 'available payload' that can 'carry' the pin weight of a 5vr.
Course one needs to look at GVWR, RAWR, Rear Tire MAX Load Ratings also
rbos57
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Not to exceed 3148
rbos57
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Not to exceed 3148
Racine96
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
What does the yellow sticker on the door jam says about payload of your truck?
rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 26, 2016
Well that 5er is no more than i tow with my 2001 Cummins, unless you are a pack rat, or have 3 high school linemen as kids, you should do just fine.

Might be pushing the TV GVWR, but well within axle, and the Hemi, should have enough power to make for a fairly pleasant tow.
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Mar 26, 2016
Sounds reasonable to me.
Foy_R__Smith
Explorer
Mar 26, 2016
It might be doable but you want like it! A Dodge 3500 with a 5.9 Cummins would be a better choice!

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