My head is spinning.....
The more i read the more confused I get. My TV is rated at 8450 lbs towing cap. My payload is listed as 1670. Figure 400 lbs for passengers, and my payload is 1270. Can I tow a trailer that i...
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Half ton, even heavy half (HD, what I call fake half tons) normally will have plenty of 'tow cap' (MTWR, max tow weight rating), but run out of ratings with the TV's rear GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
Higher class TV's has RGAWR in the +6,000 lb range...vs...half ton's RGAWR in the 3,xxx to 4,xxx range. The rear axle is where most of the towing and hauling weight goes. The center of the wheel base is normally at the driver's door rear edge. Just take a side view look and it will telly you where the weight is going to be
That 'tow cap' rating goes out the window if the TV is loaded up to it's GVWR
Of course, being over the ratings won't have the wheels instantly fall off...they will just fall off sooner...
On the good days, just about anything will 'do it', or 'can do it'
All things engineered/designed has ratings and fine print (written and filtered by lawyers) to CYA the OEM...for the day Mr Murphy crosses your path.
Either you have the properly sized everything and adjusted correctly spot on or not. NO time to go back to the store...nor time to readjust...
Just decide if you believe in them or not. If not, then this is purely an academic discussion. If yes, continue on your research and learning
Higher class TV's has RGAWR in the +6,000 lb range...vs...half ton's RGAWR in the 3,xxx to 4,xxx range. The rear axle is where most of the towing and hauling weight goes. The center of the wheel base is normally at the driver's door rear edge. Just take a side view look and it will telly you where the weight is going to be
That 'tow cap' rating goes out the window if the TV is loaded up to it's GVWR
Of course, being over the ratings won't have the wheels instantly fall off...they will just fall off sooner...
On the good days, just about anything will 'do it', or 'can do it'
All things engineered/designed has ratings and fine print (written and filtered by lawyers) to CYA the OEM...for the day Mr Murphy crosses your path.
Either you have the properly sized everything and adjusted correctly spot on or not. NO time to go back to the store...nor time to readjust...
Just decide if you believe in them or not. If not, then this is purely an academic discussion. If yes, continue on your research and learning
Big_steve wrote:
2016 ram 1500 5.7 hemi, 3.21 rear reg cab, 8 ft box. 1670 is off the door sticker. Tow cap confirmed with vin on Dodge website, and dodge tow charts. Thanks
