Help! Confused by Tow Numbers
I just purchased a 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab with 5.7 hemi Big Horn with tow package and 3.92 axle. 20 inch tires. Of course they said, "this will tow anything." Then I start trying to decipher all t...
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A big disconnect is the design assumption difference between the trailer mfg and auto mfg.
Trailer designers shoot for a minimum tongue weight of 10% of trailer weight and usually target 12-15%
Truck mfg spec the travel trailer ratings based on a MAX tongue weight of 10%.
BTW they do the same thing with 5th wheels.
Trailer designers shoot for a minimum tongue weight of 10% of trailer weight and usually target 12-15%
Truck mfg spec the travel trailer ratings based on a MAX tongue weight of 10%.
BTW they do the same thing with 5th wheels.
