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Hello guys, im looking for your advice to compare with the one received on an another board. here is the rig: jay flight 248 RBS 27.5 feet long Maximum weight fully loaded 7000lbs tongue weight dry...
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You are not making a big mistake, loooking at some quick numbers and guessing what kind of truck you are buying.
If you are looking at a new 1500 CC, 2WD with max tow, you will have a 3.73 rear axle (if it is different you probably don't have the max tow, just a 1500 with a 3.42 (don't make a 3.43)and tow package). The truck has a curb weight of 5042lbs, and a GVWR of 7200lbs, so that leaves 2158lbs of payload - plenty of truck for a trailer with a GVWR of 7000lbs. Your GCWR with this combination is 16,700lbs.
If you are doing this leisurly with your family a 1500 will be perfect especially if it is your everyday vehicle.
If you are looking at a new 1500 CC, 2WD with max tow, you will have a 3.73 rear axle (if it is different you probably don't have the max tow, just a 1500 with a 3.42 (don't make a 3.43)and tow package). The truck has a curb weight of 5042lbs, and a GVWR of 7200lbs, so that leaves 2158lbs of payload - plenty of truck for a trailer with a GVWR of 7000lbs. Your GCWR with this combination is 16,700lbs.
If you are doing this leisurly with your family a 1500 will be perfect especially if it is your everyday vehicle.
