Noob Request Assistance!
Greetings all! I have decided to take the plunge into getting involved in camping with a travel trailer. My family and I spend too much time on the interweb and I think we need to get the hell out...
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This link has some good info to explain how payload capacity works.
Take a look at this label for you truck and post back.
Also, there are other factors that determine the overall pulling weight.
Dodge has a neat site to look up your truck. Put in the truck type, cab type, rear end, 4wd, etc..
http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/
Another thing, check the rating on your receiver. (Typically there is a label on it)
Congrats on wanting to get a camper. We bought our first one last year and the research process was "fun" :E. But after you figure it out, you will understand and be happy that you got something that goes together.
Take a look at this label for you truck and post back.
Also, there are other factors that determine the overall pulling weight.
Dodge has a neat site to look up your truck. Put in the truck type, cab type, rear end, 4wd, etc..
http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/
Another thing, check the rating on your receiver. (Typically there is a label on it)
Congrats on wanting to get a camper. We bought our first one last year and the research process was "fun" :E. But after you figure it out, you will understand and be happy that you got something that goes together.
