How do you like your 2019 RAM 1500?

Jvandererlip wrote:
I have a 2019 Laramie with the 5.7 hemi, 3.92 axle and air suspension. I have the panoramic sunroof and 12 display. All these bells and whistles give me a payload of only 1352lbs. It's truly a luxury vehicle. It replaces an Infiniti Qx56. The entire family agrees that the RAM is more comfortable. The comfortable, reclining rear seats were a must for me since I'll have my two teenagers in the back.
I haven't towed yet. It will be towing my 26bh. (dry 5000lbs,gvwr 7000 lbs) With the tongue weight, family of four, 100lb generator and a few bikes I expect to be at or slightly above on my payload. GCVWR is 17,000 lbs and tow rating is over 11,000 lbs so I am well below those.
The 12 inch screen is amazing. Apple carplay, Android auto and the built in navigation all work very well. The Harman Kardon sounds great too. The air suspension is very cool. Came in really handy in a low clearance parking garage. I had to drop it down to entry/exit height to squeeze under some signs. I expect it to be a great tow vehicle.

I think you may be more than slightly over payload.

Lets split diff between dry and GVWR for your trailer and call it 6000 lbs loaded to camp. Probably will be more, for family of 4, but for illustration purposes, 6000 works. Assume 14% Tongue weight, and 840lbs of your payload will be associated with tongue weight of TT.

100 lbs for generator + 100lbs for WD hitch + 840 lb tongue weight = 1040 lbs

Few bikes, lets say 4 for family of 4 = Maybe 150-200lbs? Lets go 150. Now you are at 1190 not counting people weight.

Two adults - lets say 350lbs. two kids - lets say 200lbs. 550 plus 1190 = 1790

Im not weight police necessarily, but don't kid yourself that you will be "at or slightly above" payload. You will likely be 4-500 lbs over payload. I don't consider that slightly above, but maybe you do.

Good luck and let us know how it handles.

Mike