Your tow rig

rhagfo wrote:

JeffroMax wrote:
I have a 2500 06 Dodge Mega Cab with the Cummins in it. Dodge says it can tow 13k but on the cummins forum people say this is a joke and it can tow a lot more. A few people have said they tow 30k on a regular basis. Im going to be towing a 07 Jayco Jay Flight that won't weigh more than 9500 loaded while pulling my rzr and a trailer that will be another 2000. That puts me under 12k which is almost at its max weight. Does this seem reasonable or should I consider airbags or something similar?

I easily pull 11K with my 01, with a small chip, I am a bit over GVWR, but have almost 1,000# of extra rear axle / tire capacity.

slomark wrote:
My 08 MC pulls 10k with ease, the addition of air bags, and disc brakes on the trailer made a significant difference. Funny though, I too will be pulling doubles with an rzr 4, in the fall. Purchased a scale to manage the pin weight more accurately. Currently there is a 600# box on the rear, that lightened the pin by approx 400#, and had to add some ballast under the bed. All is well.

I didn't state before, but my 01 pulls that 11K 5er with 2,000# to 2,300# pin I don't need air bags, and am still not ridding the overloads. If I needed air Bags I would be looking at a bigger truck. The 01 has both a Factory Camper Package and Tow package. I also installed a Pacbrake as it is recommended if towing a 5er over 10,000#.