2014 Ram 2500 Cummins - my last hesitation
I'm sure this question has been asked and answered a 100 times here, so sorry in advance. I've been soliciting opinions on some of the various vehicle forums and thought this looked like a great plac...
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Some weights and capacities to think about:
1. Even the heaviest BP toy haulers have a tongue weight of about 2000 lbs. Not all of this will go on the rear axle since you will be using a WDH.
2. The heaviest SxS/UTV you will fit in a standard bed will weigh about 1500 lbs. Going with a short bed will limit you to quads which weigh under 1000 lbs.
3. Most SRW trucks weigh less 3000 lbs empty on the rear axle.
4. Most 3/4t trucks are stickered with a rear axle rating over 6000 lbs while the 1t trucks are over 7000 lbs.
5. RAM uses a different frame between the 2500 and 3500 which benefit you to get the heavier truck. GM and Ford 3/4t and 1t trucks vary only by springs and wheels that are included in the standard package and are more or less differentiated by marketing than capability.
OT: My truck typically carries 7000 lbs on the rear axle when not towing and close to 8000 lbs when towing with the truck camper on the back. My next truck camper and trailer will be even bigger, so I am currently looking at the Class 5's that have large capacity rear axles.
1. Even the heaviest BP toy haulers have a tongue weight of about 2000 lbs. Not all of this will go on the rear axle since you will be using a WDH.
2. The heaviest SxS/UTV you will fit in a standard bed will weigh about 1500 lbs. Going with a short bed will limit you to quads which weigh under 1000 lbs.
3. Most SRW trucks weigh less 3000 lbs empty on the rear axle.
4. Most 3/4t trucks are stickered with a rear axle rating over 6000 lbs while the 1t trucks are over 7000 lbs.
5. RAM uses a different frame between the 2500 and 3500 which benefit you to get the heavier truck. GM and Ford 3/4t and 1t trucks vary only by springs and wheels that are included in the standard package and are more or less differentiated by marketing than capability.
OT: My truck typically carries 7000 lbs on the rear axle when not towing and close to 8000 lbs when towing with the truck camper on the back. My next truck camper and trailer will be even bigger, so I am currently looking at the Class 5's that have large capacity rear axles.
