2013 RAM 2500 and TL Towing guide
I'm looking at the 2013 Trailer Life towing guide under RAM 2500. Turbo diesel 2500 LB Crew Cab 4x4, with 6sp auto and 3.42, it says 9,600 pounds??!!! All the weights seem low except for the gas...
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I'd be curious as to the differences between a 2500 & 3500 as it relates to a 2013 or 2014 Ram.
I believe the 2014 2500 now boasts the heavier-duty frame and strengthened suspension that the 3500 got a model year ago.
It's not the most popular opinion but IF the 2014 2500 series basically mirrors the 3500 series then I'd be comfortable loading a 2500 to 3500 specs. Many believe in GVWR as gospel, but I think of it as a good "guideline" to ideally stay within and use GAWR, tire ratings, and hitch ratings as the steadfast, do-not-eclipse specs.
Now would I go waaayyyyy over GVWR? No...
I believe the 2014 2500 now boasts the heavier-duty frame and strengthened suspension that the 3500 got a model year ago.
It's not the most popular opinion but IF the 2014 2500 series basically mirrors the 3500 series then I'd be comfortable loading a 2500 to 3500 specs. Many believe in GVWR as gospel, but I think of it as a good "guideline" to ideally stay within and use GAWR, tire ratings, and hitch ratings as the steadfast, do-not-eclipse specs.
Now would I go waaayyyyy over GVWR? No...
