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Hello Everyone I have a 2014 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi with a payload max of 1266 and trailer tow of 7750. I am interested in recommendations on 1.) Best Weight Distribution Hitches 2.) How ...
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TheGreatWaz00 wrote:
Thx Handye9
I am curious how/why I see scores of Ram 1500 towing 30'+ trailers which most have hitch weight of 750 - 850 lbs. You see Mom, Dad and 2 youngins jump out.
With a Payload limit on a Ram 1500 of 1200 lbs minus 800 for the hitch, leaves 400 lbs for a tank of gas ~ 110 lbs and family of four.
I dont refute what you say, just curious why I see so many in the campgrounds and on the road.
You are right about the many folks doing this. I think there is several reasons, the first being they are unaware of the limits. I am sure they don't realize, that it should handle better, and just think that's the way it is.
The second reason is the RV sales person said that truck will handle it just fine.
Rarely is the truck going to break, as most weekenders, just go a short distance.
Jerry
