Tow Vehicle for Montana 3810MS

Good post. It goes to show the level of ignorance the salesman and the dealer have, when it comes to understanding one's tow vehicle and overall weight calculation. Just because a truck is a dually and diesel, doesn't always mean it can tow anything! The towing capacity is based on the configuration of each truck. Also, towing capacity and payload are two 'different' numbers! For example: a Ram 3500 DRW Diesel (Cummings) with a 3.73 gear ratio and 8-foot bed has a max tow capacity of around 24,000 lbs. While, the same truck with a 4.10 gear ratio can tow about 30,000 lbs! The payload for this DRW truck is about 5,600 lbs, compared to the SRW model the payload is reduced to about 4,000 lbs. So, each potential owner needs to do his/her own weight calculation to determine the final configuration numbers.

Halmfamily wrote:
We looked at Grand Design toyhauler last weekend, pulled in with our 08 Dually. First thing out of the salesman mouth is we can pull anything on his lot. How so, I ask. Your truck is a dually with a diesel he said more than capable. I pointed out the pin weight of the GD as well as my aux fuel tank and the fact my towing rating is 15500lbs, no way. Maybe a newer dually. Know what you truck is capable of, the dealer doesn't care.