2017 Ram 2500 or 3500 CTD
Been thinking about that trading in my 2014 Chevy 2500 6.0l for a 2017 Ram 2500 CTD. The theoretical low payload is a concern since I will be going down from 2800 to about 2200. This truck will have n...
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Chase_WV wrote:
From what I found on line, the maximum 5th wheel weight is about 16000 pounds for the Ram 3500 SRW The theoretical max 5th wheel weight for my 2500 gas is 13900 (which I would never attempt) This is not too much difference considering the better power train and suspension and $$$$ Am I missing something? What should I be able to tow with the Ram 3500?
Actually the tow guide is around 17K depending on model. Now the 7K RGAWR may be reached before that. I tow a 16K 5th wheel and am a little over the trucks GVWR, but under RGAWR. Tows the 39'4" trailer just fine. Chris
