WDH for 2500 Truck necessary?
I am new here and have decided on a Ram as the upgrade from my GMC Envoy. I currently tow a camper that weights about 5000lbs fully loaded. Hitch weight is about 450-500lbs. I currently have a weigh...
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The following is from www.ramtrucks.com for 2500/3500 trucks
3. The recommended tongue weight is between 10 percent and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However, the maximum tongue weight on Class III (the bumper ball) is limited to 500 pounds, and Class IV (the receiver hitch) to 1,200 pounds. Additionally, the GAWRs and GVWRs should never be exceeded.
4. The maximum trailer weight is 5,000 pounds for a weight-carrying hitch. A weight distributing system is recommended for trailers over 5,000 pounds. A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 12,000 pounds.
I have a 2012 Ram 2500 and will always use my WDH. I purchased my truck with an 8' bed for the increased stability of the longer wheelbase. I want the tongue weight distributed throughout the truck and not all of the weight sitting on the rear of the truck.
I don't find it a big deal setting up the WDH each time I tow.
3. The recommended tongue weight is between 10 percent and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However, the maximum tongue weight on Class III (the bumper ball) is limited to 500 pounds, and Class IV (the receiver hitch) to 1,200 pounds. Additionally, the GAWRs and GVWRs should never be exceeded.
4. The maximum trailer weight is 5,000 pounds for a weight-carrying hitch. A weight distributing system is recommended for trailers over 5,000 pounds. A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 12,000 pounds.
I have a 2012 Ram 2500 and will always use my WDH. I purchased my truck with an 8' bed for the increased stability of the longer wheelbase. I want the tongue weight distributed throughout the truck and not all of the weight sitting on the rear of the truck.
I don't find it a big deal setting up the WDH each time I tow.
