Payload weight distribution question
How does that all play out? If you have 1400lb payload and 1000lb tongue weight that leaves 400lbs for passengers and other "stuff" if your hitch moves 300lbs back onto the TT does that free up 300lbs...
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Brngrhd wrote:RinconVTR wrote:
I prefer to calculate exactly as you are doing, using OEM ratings with logic and actual weights. Just keep in mind, real weights can only come from the scale. When your so close to the specs, start watching axle weights and gross combined weight, which are more critical than payload, by far.
Yes there is a local farmer that has a certified scale that I'll be using to weigh everything and also see what the WDH is doing exactly. Which brings me to my other "issue" on my 2012 ram. I have the 3.55's which give a trailer max weight of 85-8800 depending on where you read it, if it had 3.92's it goes up to 10-10,500 depending on source.... Now being a Chrysler jeep dodge ram technician since 1997 I can tell you that everything other then ring and pinion is exactly the same; springs, shocks, housing, brakes, axles EVERYTHING is the same how does that make 1500lb capacity. Axle weights same, GVWR same, payload same.....
Sounds to me that you have more detailed knowledge and experience than most common folk. I think you have more than enough information and are smart enough to "do the right thing" in whatever you chose to do here. I feel safe knowing people like you are on the road.
