A look at carrying capacities
Interesting article on real world carrying capacities of 1/2 trucks: Pickup Truck Mag Isn't 10% a little low for the tongues weight?
Forum Discussion
Here is an exert from a FCA press release.
Beginning with the 2015 model year, Ram will become the first automaker to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 standardized tow rating practices across all three fullsize pickup truck segments, including the ½-ton Ram 1500, ¾-ton Ram 2500 Heavy Duty and one-ton "King of the Hill" Ram 3500 Heavy Duty.
How can a truck with 950lb payload have an J2807 rating on 10,000 when J2807 states a 10% hitch weight?
It's just a question. Not being anti RAM. Hope there is a valid explanation.
Beginning with the 2015 model year, Ram will become the first automaker to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 standardized tow rating practices across all three fullsize pickup truck segments, including the ½-ton Ram 1500, ¾-ton Ram 2500 Heavy Duty and one-ton "King of the Hill" Ram 3500 Heavy Duty.
How can a truck with 950lb payload have an J2807 rating on 10,000 when J2807 states a 10% hitch weight?
It's just a question. Not being anti RAM. Hope there is a valid explanation.
