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?
The 2017 Ram 3500 that I test drove had a payload north of 4,000#, the reason for the 17,000# tow rating has a bit to do with the 3.42 gears, and as Chris stated at 16,000# you are pushing the TV payload rating, and likely getting close to the TV tire rating.
You gas 2500 likely has a 4.10 gear.
