Tow Vehicle Preferences
We are carefully planning our investments for a fifth wheel and tow vehicle. We have had some experience with Ram 3500 dually, diesel and have read good reports on their performance. We see a lot of ...
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OP,
Here are some specs for Ram trailer weight ratings and axle ratios.
copy and paste from "2015 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant"
All the following are for Ram 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL with the A6 68RFE transmission ($600 option) or the A6 AS69RC (Aisin) transmission (~$2900 option):
Axle Ratio___Max. Trailer Weight Rating A6 68RFE_____A6 AS69RC
3.42_______________________________16,660 lbs_____20,510 lbs
3.73_______________________________18,660 lbs_____23,510 lbs
4.10_______________________________21,660 lbs_____29,010 lbs
If you get the DRW option, you should be OK on payload. It is up to 5,680 lbs depending on options. Figure about 240 lbs less on a Longhorn compared to the base Tradesman.
Measure your weights twice and buy once.
FWIW, I am most likely buying a Ram 3500 CC LB DRW 4x4 Laramie with the Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 3.73 axle ratio to pull a FW with about 16000 GVWR.
Good Luck and Happy RVing.
Here are some specs for Ram trailer weight ratings and axle ratios.
copy and paste from "2015 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant"
All the following are for Ram 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL with the A6 68RFE transmission ($600 option) or the A6 AS69RC (Aisin) transmission (~$2900 option):
Axle Ratio___Max. Trailer Weight Rating A6 68RFE_____A6 AS69RC
3.42_______________________________16,660 lbs_____20,510 lbs
3.73_______________________________18,660 lbs_____23,510 lbs
4.10_______________________________21,660 lbs_____29,010 lbs
If you get the DRW option, you should be OK on payload. It is up to 5,680 lbs depending on options. Figure about 240 lbs less on a Longhorn compared to the base Tradesman.
Measure your weights twice and buy once.
FWIW, I am most likely buying a Ram 3500 CC LB DRW 4x4 Laramie with the Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 3.73 axle ratio to pull a FW with about 16000 GVWR.
Good Luck and Happy RVing.
