Towing with RAM 1500
I have a 2016 RAM 1500 v8 5.7 8hp70 transmission Crew cab with a max pay load of 1520/GVWR 6900. It has a max towing weight of 8040lbs and GCWR is 13,800. The trailer I am interested in has a dry we...
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13800 combined - 6900 gross truck = 6900 to tow. If 700 or so tongue + fuel, passengers, gear = less than 1500 cargo, you should be safe on weights.
The longer wheel base in your crew cab will help with stability, as well as proper hitch. If your truck is equipped with adequate cooling you shouldn't burn it up, but I think you are asking all from it that it will want to give.
And it won't like it.
The longer wheel base in your crew cab will help with stability, as well as proper hitch. If your truck is equipped with adequate cooling you shouldn't burn it up, but I think you are asking all from it that it will want to give.
And it won't like it.
