I also just discovered that the max tongue weight of the RAM 1500 is 1,275 lbs and not 1000 lbs. Which helps a bit.
The heaviest trailer we are considering has a GVWR of 7495 lbs and UVW of 5625 lbs, so we should be okay???
The 1275 lb max weight is just the hitch rating on the truck. Upgrade the hitch to take advantage of the Rams 4100 rawr which will be carrying all the TT hitch weight.....plus the hitch....plus other gear in the bed.
The new 1500 Ram with the 4100 rawr is good for approx 1600-1700 lb in the bed payload. WE have no idea how much you will load in the truck or front of the trailer so you will have to do your own math.
I 'spect that truck with the 5.7 Hemi.....3.92 gear ratio will have no problems pulling that size trailer.
