scottkeen wrote:
I'm looking to get a used 2004-2007 Dodge Ram 3500 truck.
The specs I've found for 2004-2007 Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD LB DRW:
3.73 axle ratio = 21,000 (GCWR) 13,350 (max trailer)
4.10 axle ratio = 23,000 (GCWR) 15,350 (max trailer)
I'm new to all this, so maybe I don't understand. I read about people pulling trailers in excess of their rating. I don't want to do that without changing the gears so that it's safe. But how do people pull trailers around the country with trailers in excess of their truck's rating? Aren't they made to weigh their trailers at weigh stations? Does highway patrol make people weigh their rigs and verify GCWR compliance?
Changing gears won't make you safer. If you are under capasity for all axles and tires you are legal. I'm under all axle and tire capasity pulling a 5er the truck is rated for and still over GCWR. In fact the truck is not even at its GVW.
