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Bobroham
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017

Towing on 2010 ram 6.7 diesel

Hello all,

Debating on getting a ram 2010 6.7 2500, Crew, 3.42 RFE. One model here has 130k miles.
Planning on using it for 5th wheel RV towing.
RV is about ~10k.
According to rambodybuilder, payload is 2400 and towing capacity is under 10k (which are pathetic btw)

Considering getting a gasser (6.2 ford or similar) for considerably less money (20k vs 28k $CDN). It just seems hard to justify the cost difference. My thought is that the 6.7 may give me some room to grow if I upgrade my trailer in the future.

Questions:

Whats the reliability like on 2010 6.7?
How far can I push this truck, can I go to a 20k trailer safely? Enough power? (even though its rated under 10k)
Even though payload is 2400, can I put 3k pin weight plus cargo safely? (w/ tire ugrades + airbags)

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  • Redwoodcamper's avatar
    Redwoodcamper
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2017
    You will be much much happier with the Dodge. Heck back in the 90s we all towed over 10k lbs with much worse frames, trannies, suspensions, and they towed fine. I had an 07.5 Dodge with Cummins and now a 2011 and they both have been amazing.
  • LIKE2BUILD's avatar
    LIKE2BUILD
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2017
    My '14 Ram 2500 is rated at 10,000lbs GVWR. That is simply because 10K is the max weight limit for a 3/4 ton/2500 badge per government standards. If you look at the axle ratings it has a FAWR of 6,000 and a RAWR of 6.500....grand total 12,500 lbs. Doesn't quite add up now :h

    Published base weight is 7,958 with with 4,979 on the front and 2,980 on the rear. So, that leaves me a shade over 1,000 lbs on the front axle and 3,500 lbs on the rear......according to axle ratings.

    I'm happy with the power and the braking capacity especially with the OEM exhaust brake. I put on a set of Timbrens just to keep things level. We towed 4,100 miles through the Rockies a few weeks ago and at no point felt over loaded, top heavy, or outmatched by the trailer.

    KJ
  • transamz9's avatar
    transamz9
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2017
    camp-n-family wrote:
    No, you cannot safely go to a 20k fiver with a 2500 truck, no matter what you add to it.


    He didn't ask if you could stay within the little sticker ratings. He asked if it could be done safely. I'd do it with my 2005 2500 and do it safely.
  • camp-n-family's avatar
    camp-n-family
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2017
    No, you cannot safely go to a 20k fiver with a 2500 truck, no matter what you add to it.
  • memtb's avatar
    memtb
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2017
    I'm towing much heavier with my '07 3500 SRW at over 100K miles. With any SRW Ram (2500/3500) you'll want to and air bags for level ride, for any significant tongue weight. They are pretty soft in the rear suspension. They rear differentials are same on later model 2500/3500 series. Love my Dodge Ram!
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jun 20, 2017
    10s are good as long as the PO did all the updates. You need to drive it like you stole it

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