2016 Ram short bed 6.7 diesel 2500 payload close to max

You’ll get 2 dozen people here tell you you shouldn’t exceed the artificially low rated payload based on 10k gvw.
But that’s false.
If you have air ride, you’re good for about 3klbs before the air ride doesn’t self level.
If you have coils, somewhere around 2500 Or greater pin you’ll want to think about bags or Timbrens to help out the springs.
The rest of the truck is good for significantly more.
You’ll have zero issue with a smaller 5ver like you’re planning on.
Happy campin!