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BeerBrewer
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Dec 10, 2018

How much trailer can the new 1/2 ton trucks tow?

I'm new to RVing and I'm in the market for a new TV. Ideally I'd like a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, but these trucks require commercial plates, which makes driving on Long Island (NY State) difficult, so I'...
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mlh
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Dec 10, 2018
I just traded a 2017 Ram ecodiesel crew 4x4 Laramie (bought brand new in April 2018) for a 2500 crew 4x4 6.4L. Those numbers do not mean a thing until you weigh your truck. Website says I could tow 8500lbs. I was looking at TT’s around 7000lbs to stay safe. Once I weighed the truck with just me in it, I had 730 left over for payload. Tongue weight on the TT was 740. Didn’t even bother checking the other numbers.

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