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th3_fix3r
Explorer
Apr 14, 2021

First Post - 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie - What can I pull??

We're BRAND NEW to camping. Family of 3. I went to my local RV shop. We were in my wife's car and long story short, the salesman tells me I can't pull anything over 4klbs with my truck. When I got hom...
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toedtoes
Explorer III
Apr 15, 2021
I think it's the payload that's more in question. This particular 1/2ton only has 1180lbs. The tongue weight is going to be 600-750lbs. That leaves 450-580lbs for passengers and everything else in the truck.

Not all 1/2tons are created equal. The payload can vary greatly depending on the options.

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