Towing Advice
I am looking at buying a new TT and want to make sure I am looking at models I can tow safely and easily. I understand I will need a Weight Distributing Hitch. To be honest I've had a hard time gettin...
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brioux1 wrote:
I am looking at buying a new TT and want to make sure I am looking at models I can tow safely
2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7L Hemi w/ Tow package Crew Cab 6'4" box
From The Sicker on the door:
GVWR 6800 LB
GAWR Front 3900 LB
Rear 3900 LB
Info- Tire and loading
combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1070 lbs. (this one confuses me)
From Manual:
Towing- 10,000 lb.
Payload- 1520 lb.
What is the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)?
The 1070lbs doesn't make much sense especially when you say the manual lists the 1520lbs payload.
Here's the really easy thing to do. Drive the truck with a full tank of fuel to a scale and get that tare weight. Now, subtract that amount from 6800 and that will equal the payload you have left available for wife, kids, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. If you wish, take the wife and kids on the scales then you'll know the exact amount you have available for TW.
Once you know the truck weight with the family in it, subtract that amount from the GCWR and that will tell you the max trailer weight you can handle.
Based on this 2014 RAM 1500 towing spec refernce your truck has a GCWR of 14,000lbs with a max trailer weight of 8,400lbs.
KJ
