APT wrote:
afidel wrote:
While it was true in the past that the RAM had significantly lower payload, for 2018 the difference between the top RAM and top Silverado is only 95 pounds
Source?
I have not seen 2018 models specifically, but I have not seen a 2009+ CrewCab Ram 1500 with more than 1500 pounds of as equipped payload from the Tire and loading sticker. I typically see 1300 while GM/Ford are more like 1700 for trucks with equipment people actually buy volume leaders, not fictitious brochure max payload models. Some higher trim/optioned Ram models are under 1100. I welcome data to suggest otherwise as the Hemi, Ecodiesel, and 8-spd trans are great for towing!
According to their
calculator a crew cab, full bed, hemi powered 4x2 should have 1,630 payload. Shortbed bumps it up another 50lbs (not worth it IMHO given the reduced wheelbase, but if it's a daily it might be the right compromise). Quad cab full bed gets you 1760 with the hemi and 1880 with the 3.6, though the 3.6 drops your max tow to 7,600.
