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Joel_T
Explorer
Jan 12, 2015

Is being a little over GVWR no worse than doing 60 in a 55?

We're struggling between a Lance1985 and a 2285 and to add to that struggle are concerned about our RAM1500 tow capabilities. Many, maybe a majority, are pulling 1985s and 2285s size TTs, 4500 to 500...
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SlowBro
Explorer III
Jan 19, 2015
So reading this, I gather that being slightly under GVWR isn't a concern, even on long grades?

I calculate I'll be 28lb under the GVWR and we'll traverse I-24 one to three times a year round trip, so up to three trips per year down a 5% grade for 4 1/2 miles, and up to three trips per year down a 6% grade for 4 1/2 miles. That's the worst we expect to see.

Doesn't sound risky but does anyone disagree? I'm all ears.

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