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Cdaddy
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Jul 08, 2016

Can I tow with my Ram

I'm looking at a 2016 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT 272LHS it's 5970 pounds.


I have a 2012 ram 5.7 hemi crew cab
Axle is 3.55
GVWR 6800
Payload 1540
GAWR
3700 front
3900 rear
GCWR 14000
8000 MAX TRAILER
Thanks in advance

12 Replies

  • Technically yes, but your truck has a payload of 1540. You have a crew cab. That sometimes implies more than just one person in the vehicle. The camper is a bunkhouse.. so.. now we start to weigh the family, the hitch, the toys, and the overall weight on the hitch.

    Empty, the hitch weight is 775. I think the payload would be over and you quickly get into the uncomfortable feeling. Better off with a bigger truck I think.
  • Sure but you will need to educate yourself on all aspects of towing to do it right

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