What does all this MEAN? TV help.
So, we bought a truck last year on a whim (Ram 1500), and then bought a rig. Didn't plan the 2 purchases out very well. Technically the 5er is within the specs of the truck....but we towed over I-70...
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First thing do not believe your sales person--I sold for 12 years and it is amazing how dumb some can be for towing. The three most important number are, 1-load weight-- what can you put in the bede of your truck,--2- Towing capaciry, -3- GVWR or grossw vehicle weight raing--rhis is the total weight of your tow vehicl, tthis includes a full tank of gas, total weight including passengers and anything else in the truck or the bed of your truck. I always shoot for a 15 to 20% safety factor. Like I said do not believe your sales person--they have brochuers with all these numbers. Good shopping and be safe.
