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SirKeats
Explorer
Jul 25, 2021

Great Tow Capacity - Bad Payload Capacity... Increase PL?

So I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Megacab with the 6.7 Cummins. I love it. Great truck. It has plenty of tow capacity for us and our current trailer and possible future 5th Wheel upgrade at 16,936lbs. The ...
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deltabravo
Nomad
Jul 25, 2021
SirKeats wrote:
That said, is there anything that can be done to increase the payload capacity?


No. The payload stated by the truck manufacturer "is what it is" and can't be changed.

Time for a truck upgrade.

The situation you have is exactly why I always say when truck shopping, skip the 2500/250 series trucks and go straight to a 350/3500. That way, you won't need to buy a new truck when you decide to upgrade the RV.

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