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Squattingdog
Explorer
Jul 15, 2018

2005 2WD 2500 Ram Crew Cab HD SLT SB Automatic Cummins

Hi, New here. We're thinking about purchasing a 5th wheeler and do some traveling for about a year or so. I would like to know if my truck is capable of safely pulling a 5th wheel, then we'll know ...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 15, 2018
"(Folks are going to flame me....but GVWR is for MFG Class Rating/Warranty and Registration purposes....NOT a 'Legal' issue. Axle/tire ratings are)"

YES! Licensing and Insurance purposes. Rear tires will be the limiting factor.

Same with my 15 RAM DRW 14k GVWR. I am at well over 15K on the 6 tires but loading the rear axle to it's SAE RAWR and adding NOTHING to my front I am at 15K. It's smoke and mirrors. I am licensed to carry what ever weight I am with SD licensing.

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