Toy Hauler Suggestions for Ram 1500
I just purchased a 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel with the V8 HEMI and 3.92 rear, tow package and air suspension. The side sticker says max weight is 950 lbs. Doing the calculations, that doesn't leave room ...
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I agree that the 1500 (especially the Rebel) can't pull much because it's not built for that purpose, but I really wanted the Rebel version for other reasons, and I'm going to have to live with towing a smaller trailer and being very close to (or even a bit beyond) the payload.
I also don't believe that you can't pull a toy hauler with a 1500... you can't pull a BIG toy hauler with a 1500, this is true.
JIMNLIN is right that I was looking at the tire sticker, and not the actual truck payload. I went on http://www.rambodybuilder.com/year.pdf and added all the extra options' weight I got on the truck to the base weight of the truck, subtracted that from the GVWR, and came to a payload of 1364# with remaining rear axle weight of 1523#. Better than 950#, but still not that great, but I'll live with it.
I also agree with Vanished - I think that they lower the payload ratings on the 1500s because they want you to get a 2500 if you plan on doing anything beyond driving the truck (and actually start looking at these numbers). It's a balancing act where they want more people into 2500s yet want to keep up with other 1500s tow ratings, which I think is why they claim 10k lbs towing for the 1500 (BS).
The other day I did a 5 hour drive with 5 people in the cab (about 935 lbs), another 400 lbs of gear in the bed, and a dirt bike and grom on a versahaul dual carrier (another 500 lbs), total of 1800 lbs. Truck handled it fine; plenty of stopping power, plenty of engine power, turned fine, about 15.5 mpg through California hills. Air suspension was okay with all setting but offroad 1 (1" higher than normal), where it complained it would not lift due to payload. I understand towing is another animal, but in regards to payload, I think the truck was okay being 500 lbs over rated payload.
I'll look into the 5000 dry weight range toy haulers, and think I should be okay with it.
Now back to the original question - any non-WW suggestions in the 5000# dry weight range, preferably with a door between bedroom and garage? 2001400ex has some good suggestions (thank you!) that I'm looking into right now.
I agree that the 1500 (especially the Rebel) can't pull much because it's not built for that purpose, but I really wanted the Rebel version for other reasons, and I'm going to have to live with towing a smaller trailer and being very close to (or even a bit beyond) the payload.
I also don't believe that you can't pull a toy hauler with a 1500... you can't pull a BIG toy hauler with a 1500, this is true.
JIMNLIN is right that I was looking at the tire sticker, and not the actual truck payload. I went on http://www.rambodybuilder.com/year.pdf and added all the extra options' weight I got on the truck to the base weight of the truck, subtracted that from the GVWR, and came to a payload of 1364# with remaining rear axle weight of 1523#. Better than 950#, but still not that great, but I'll live with it.
I also agree with Vanished - I think that they lower the payload ratings on the 1500s because they want you to get a 2500 if you plan on doing anything beyond driving the truck (and actually start looking at these numbers). It's a balancing act where they want more people into 2500s yet want to keep up with other 1500s tow ratings, which I think is why they claim 10k lbs towing for the 1500 (BS).
The other day I did a 5 hour drive with 5 people in the cab (about 935 lbs), another 400 lbs of gear in the bed, and a dirt bike and grom on a versahaul dual carrier (another 500 lbs), total of 1800 lbs. Truck handled it fine; plenty of stopping power, plenty of engine power, turned fine, about 15.5 mpg through California hills. Air suspension was okay with all setting but offroad 1 (1" higher than normal), where it complained it would not lift due to payload. I understand towing is another animal, but in regards to payload, I think the truck was okay being 500 lbs over rated payload.
I'll look into the 5000 dry weight range toy haulers, and think I should be okay with it.
Now back to the original question - any non-WW suggestions in the 5000# dry weight range, preferably with a door between bedroom and garage? 2001400ex has some good suggestions (thank you!) that I'm looking into right now.
