Towing Capacity
Newbie to Fifth wheel towing. We just purchased a 2015 2500 Tradesman, 5.7 Liter V-8 Hemi, Crew cab, 6.4 bed, with an axle ratio of 3.73. The manufacturer of the truck indidates the tow rating for t...
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As usual, the OP is told his truck is insufficient, when it likely is plenty sufficient.
The trailer is 7,136 pounds dry. This isn't a toy hauler, so I think it's unrealistic to tell him to count on carrying an extra 3,000 pounds and having a 2,000 pound pin weight.
Based on the facts given, if the OP buys this camper, loads it up with his gear and family, I believe he will be under all of the the stated limits of his truck.
I would tow with that combination and not think twice, even with my three-year-old kid in the truck.
The trailer is 7,136 pounds dry. This isn't a toy hauler, so I think it's unrealistic to tell him to count on carrying an extra 3,000 pounds and having a 2,000 pound pin weight.
Based on the facts given, if the OP buys this camper, loads it up with his gear and family, I believe he will be under all of the the stated limits of his truck.
I would tow with that combination and not think twice, even with my three-year-old kid in the truck.
