2011 Ram 3500 SRW 5th wheel capability?
I have an excellent condition 2011 SRW 3500 megacab looking to tow 15.5--16.5K 5th wheel toy hauler (2300-2700lb pin). I will be using the toy hauler 4-6 times a year 200-1000 mile trips. The tru...
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No, the GVWR is 100 lb lower for 2013 2500 compared to my 2011 3500 mega SRW yet it has a way higher tow rating.
I have way more power than your 2013 DEF 6.7 motor with my H&S tuned 6.7. Power/tranny is not the issue, try again.
Huge jump in tow rating fails basic logic. Either 2011 Ram was underrated or the new 2013 is over rated. I am tending to believe the former. So far evidence points that 2011 was likely limited purely due to tire rating. Easy fix.
Also, Ram is the only one of the big 3 that does not publish a separate 5th wheel tow rating.
I have way more power than your 2013 DEF 6.7 motor with my H&S tuned 6.7. Power/tranny is not the issue, try again.
Huge jump in tow rating fails basic logic. Either 2011 Ram was underrated or the new 2013 is over rated. I am tending to believe the former. So far evidence points that 2011 was likely limited purely due to tire rating. Easy fix.
Also, Ram is the only one of the big 3 that does not publish a separate 5th wheel tow rating.
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The tow ratings or GCWR are bigger because of the different engine and tranny.
The MY 2013's have more HP and TQ with the added DEF. Also it could very well have a Aisin tranny.
The GVWR only increased by 100 lbs which explains your frame question. One year Ford increased the brake rotor size by about a quarter inch and upped there GVWR by 1000 lbs :B
Just me but 16.5K lbs of trailer your going to need a DRW truck or some bigger rubber.
