How long a camper can I (should I) tow?
I have a new 2014 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi (8 speed) with approximately 9000lbs tow capacity. Looking to buy a travel trailer and trying to understand what is a safe camper length for this vehicle. I would...
Forum Discussion
IndyCamp wrote:APT wrote:
Locate this sticker for your truck's as equipped payload. Note what yours has where mine says 2051:
How many times over the years do you think you have posted that picture? You must have a shortcut somewhere on your desktop so you can pull it up easily. ;)
Not being a smart ass or anything. I actually think it is very helpful to show the picture so people who are new to the hobby know exactly what everyone is talking about. :C
Keep in mind that sticker is LESS than HALF the story on carrying capacity!! If the allowed payload EXCEEDS the margin on the rear axle you could exceed the rear axle rating and still be within the GVWR!! This is very true of the F150 Max tow, where total GVWR is within about 400# of the total GAWR.
To get the full picture you need to also look at the VIN Sticker that has the GAWR for both front and rear and total GVWR. The Tire Loading sticker doesn't have any of that information.
The VIN sticker has far more useful information, you need to know what each end can carry.
PLEASE NOTE: the correct pressure is also listed on the VIN sticker. I would love it some new TV buyer would Take their TV straight to a CAT scale from the dealers lot with a full tank of fuel and see just how close that Payload sticker is!!
