Towing with lifted truck; need assistance
Hi everyone! I’m super new to gvwr, pin weight, axles, etc. and have no clue how to calculate a safe towing weight that I can haul. I have a 2015 4x4 6.7l turbo diesel ram 2500 truck that’s lifted (I...
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Anyone's guess regarding the quality of the lift kit, installation and how it impacts the factory numbers. But it most likely affects them in a negative manner.
In addition to needing to get the 5er an extra 6" higher, with a 2100lb payload, you are probably only good for around 6000-7500lb GVWR 5er (assuming 20-25% pin weight and 600lb in the truck) if you want to stay within the original factor ratings (which may no longer apply).
Even a travel trailer may be marginal with unknown modifications. Assuming a family of 4, firewood, cooler, generator etc...in the truck bed, even a 8000lb bumper pull may be pushing the payload limits.
Having driven (but not towed) a few lifted trucks with big tires, no way would I want a lifted truck for towing.
In addition to needing to get the 5er an extra 6" higher, with a 2100lb payload, you are probably only good for around 6000-7500lb GVWR 5er (assuming 20-25% pin weight and 600lb in the truck) if you want to stay within the original factor ratings (which may no longer apply).
Even a travel trailer may be marginal with unknown modifications. Assuming a family of 4, firewood, cooler, generator etc...in the truck bed, even a 8000lb bumper pull may be pushing the payload limits.
Having driven (but not towed) a few lifted trucks with big tires, no way would I want a lifted truck for towing.
