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RobertRyan
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Aug 30, 2018

RAM towing Capacity limited by GCVWR in Australia

New RAM 1500’s 4500kg towing capacity is significantly restricted by GCM limits If you’re buying a new V8-powered RAM 1500 with plans to tow a trailer up to its maximum 4500kg, be prepared to go on ...
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mich800
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Aug 30, 2018
2edgesword wrote:
It's somewhat deceptive to claim a max tow rating and know that it is probably going to be impractical to REALLY tow that weight if in doing so you're going to exceed one of the other ratings (payload, CGVWR, RAWR, etc.). I mean almost every vehicle is going to have a driver, very likely a passenger and some stuff.


Not everyone buys a truck to pull an RV. There are plenty of farmers and other situations where you can pull some significant weight with low tongue weight.

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