goducks10 wrote:
Just throwing out an example of a similar situation. Apples to apples we have 2176 CCC on our Ram 2500, 86lbs more than you. I'm using a B&W Patriot hitch. We have apr 1500lbs in our 5th. Dry stickerd pin is 1385lbs, we are apr 1800lbs loaded on pin. If you load less than us, and your pin is 150lbs+ lighter to start with, then theoretically you could be around 1600lbs+/- on the pin. That gives you 490lbs extra. Doable if you're prudent IMO. I'm not an advocate of 5'ers and 1/2 tons. It's always a give and take thing. 3/4 tons and up have more leeway. But, after towing both a TT and 5'er the 5'er handles better hands down. That is one factor that makes towing a 5'er near the limit with a 1/2 ton acceptable IMO. Tow the same load with a 33-35' TT and it's a different story. I'd go for it.
GoDucks, very good example and advice.
The only other thing I would recommend to the OP, is go have your truck weighed. Then you will find the true payload left 8,200 - scaled weight = Real payload. get weights for each axle, so you have a good idea as to how much is left on the rear axle.
