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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IdaD wrote:Walaby wrote:
As bradyk says, look at payload first. The other numbers are interesting, and have varying degrees of applicability, but in almost every case, you will reach payload capacity before you reach any of the other numbers.
If your payload is truly 1530 and change,then if the calculations laid out like bradyk shows it are realistic, then you should be "ok". Depends on how much margin you feel you want.
Mike
Axle ratings are equally important. It isn't uncommon on half tons that a full payload in the back will put you over the RAWR.
LOL
Kind of new to the MH world but in reading another forum LOTS of 2 axle diesel pushers run over their RAWR even though they have plenty of tire ratings. Slap a Harley and lift gate on the rear I bet some are 2k over RAWR's. ( Not recommended IMO)
Point is I'm starting to think these axle ratings are purely a safety feature errr cover your A** move by the manufactures. I wouldn't go over any tire rating though. 15 series truck could easily switch out to a bigger rated tires IMO.
