Dodge/Ram HD truck specs 2003-2019
Got really bored at work today and curiosity took over after discussing specs with a co-worker who had an older 3500 SRW. He did not believe me when I stated that the 2014+ HD trucks with the new fra...
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LIKE2BUILD wrote:
The thing that still baffles me about my 2014 2500 long bed is the GVWR is 10,000lbs, but if you total front and rear GAWR they are 12,500. Curb weight plus published payload equals the 10K GVWR, but the axle ratings exceed those by 2,500 lbs.
So am I limited to 10,000 lbs by suspension, brakes, or what? Or.....is the 10K lbs GVWR simply the 'legal' number so the truck can be sold as a 2500 series? Am I truly okay up to 12,500 lbs GVWR since the axles and tires are capable of those loads?
I've always been curious about this discrepancy. I'm certain I've exceeded 10,000 lbs GVWR hauling gooseneck trailers and have felt the truck is very stable.
10,000 lbs is the max GVWR for that class of truck. It matters in some cases - if it's used commercially, if you live in an area that has restrictions on parking or traveling on certain urban roadways, etc. But for most of us it doesn't really matter, and from a legal standpoint in every state I'm aware of you can tow up to whatever weight you're registered for regardless of ratings.
I have a 2015 version of your truck (albeit short bed) and have zero concerns loading up to the max axle ratings.
