Safe towing limits for Ram 1500 3.6L v6
We have a Ram 1500 quad cab 3.6L v6 with GVWR of 6950. We currently have a 19' TT with GVWR of 4200 lbs, dry weight of 2660, hitch weight of 250. Exterior height is 8' 10". All is well as far as t...
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What Jim said your most definitive answer is in finding your CVWR. Adding 1,000 pounds to the dry weight of 4,230 for your best wet estimate of be safe and call it 5,300. Add 5,500 for your truck for a CVW of 10,300. Compare that to your CVWR. Again that's your best by the numbers by the book answer.
Generally if the the truck is an 8 speed 3.92 you will likely be pleased towing it. If it's an older 6 speed with 3.55s probably not.
No need to switch to E loads and the bags are certainly nice but should not be needed towing 5,300 unless you plan to load the bed heavy. Getting a WDH and initially setting it up according to a cat scale is still always best.
Generally if the the truck is an 8 speed 3.92 you will likely be pleased towing it. If it's an older 6 speed with 3.55s probably not.
No need to switch to E loads and the bags are certainly nice but should not be needed towing 5,300 unless you plan to load the bed heavy. Getting a WDH and initially setting it up according to a cat scale is still always best.
