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looking at a fuzion 302 35 ft dry wt is 11,165 would my 2007 dodge ram 2500 pull this ok it is a toy hauler. thanks for the help mike
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NC Hauler wrote:Bedlam wrote:MFL wrote:harley001 wrote:
Mike, I think the TH, when loaded, may approach the truck tow rating.
However, the bigger problem may be the pin weight of the trailer, plus the weight of the hitch, passengers, etc. This may be around 3,000#s +. You may have to add extra spring, air-bags, tire capacity etc.
Just a few things to consider, hope it works for you,
Jerry
Ok guy's looked my truck up dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9l 4:10 rear end 2007
gvwr- 9,000 payload-2635 cwt-6365 gawr front-4630 rear-6000 gcwr-20,000
fifth wheel 2009 fuzion302 34' dry 11,165 what do you think!
mike
Most likely the axle has a rating over 9000 lbs, but the suspension and wheels will be your limiting factor. If you are set on getting this toy hauler look into the 19.5" wheels which will give you over 8000 lbs of wheel capacity on the rear. The truck will most likely squat under that weigh and SuperSprings or other suspension aids would be required to level you out.
Watch your GCWR - You will easily add 3000 lbs to the toy hauler once personal items, toys and water are added. I was about 4000 lbs heavier than dry when I had mine filled with toys and water for a long trip...
He stated his RAWR was 6,000#...I wouldn't want to put tires on that exceed the rating of the axle and make the axle the "weak link" in the towing formula.
Agree that he needs to use the 5er's GVW and figure pin weight from there as well as possible loaded weight added to weight of the truck...
The GVWR of that 5er is 14,405# dry pin is about 2,400# being a TH, the pin weight will not go up as much as a non TH 5er. What toys are you going to haul?
If your 2007 only has a GVWR of 9,000#, you will for sure be over your GVWR, but I have a hard time believing your rear axle only has a 6,000# rating, it should be at least 6,084, which is what the total tire rating is for the stock 245/75-16 E rated tires.
I don't recommend for others, but I tow over my GVWR, but well within axle and tire ratings.
My 5er weighs in at 11,000# with a listed GVWR of 12,500#, my pin is right at 2,000#.
Look at the VIN sticker on your drivers door jam, it should have the info for your truck.
NC Hauler, It isn't that axle that is the weak point, likely the springs, or stock tires. The Full floating axle in that truck is the same as the one for the one ton 3500.
