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yankeeslover
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Jun 14, 2013

2013 ram 1500 truck... 5.7 hemi-will this work??

I am purchasing a brand new 2014 camper with slideout. I have the above truck. I believe it has the class 4 hitch and can tow upwards of 8500 pounds... it is the quad cab 4x4 with 3.55 axles and 5.7 h...
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popupcamping
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Jun 14, 2013
look at your payload sticker on your drivers door jamb. "total weight of ALL passengers and cargo.
Subtract the weight of the people and pets and gear in the truck and what is left will be your allowable TW.. it likely will not be much...do not forget to add the weight of the WDH.....
Someone may say this quicker as I am being moderated :)

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