Vehicle Towing Assistance - Weight Ratings
So I haven't quite figured out how the whole weight rating thing goes. So I've been doing some reading and based from my reading and lack of understanding, I have a truck to small for the beast I h...
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proffittk wrote:
I do hold a 12K plate, which is good I did that without thinking of it.
As for cargo. The only piece I can see is the tire label saying not to exceed 1806 on passengers and cargo. Course that's with factory tires
The 1806 number is the actual weight of the truck as built subtracted from the manufacturer's 10K GVWR. It has nothing to do with the OEM tires which are most likely rated to 3640 each. RAM rates the rear axle on the 3500 SRW at 7K and on the 2500 at 6500 with the same tires and wheels. This assumes the rear air system has the same rating as the rear coils.
So you should not have a issue with this trailer if the RGAWR is 6500 and you are licensed to the 12K as you stated. You have met your states requirement for the load in regard to tonnage, and no pickup exceeds the Federal Bridge Weight laws. Your correct licensing of your vehicle in your state in reciprocal in other states that you might travel in.
Trailer ON!
