Truck sufficient for what I want?
Im getting ready to make the plunge and buy a new trailer. It is listed as 33' long, weighs 6065 lbs with a 641 lb tongue weight. I will be towing it with a 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x2 w/ the 5.7L H...
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First, people tend to underestimate weights. Their body, their cargo, and especially all the RVing/camping/toys we all take. So typical RVers add about 1000pounds over dry weights before adding a full tank of fresh water, which could be another 300-500 pounds. So my advice is to assume that TT would be about 7000 pounds with
There are several truck ratings you should consider when towing an RV. Payload as people mentioned is a very common limit for RVers that is exceeded well under the tow ratings of today's half tons. Where did you get:
"The curb weight of the truck with 2 passengers and no cargo is 5500 lbs"
and what is the GVWR? The Ford/Firestone debacle brought legislation in North America that requires vehicle manufacturers to list the weight as the vehicle left the factory as so few people purchase the base/no option models. You can locate this sticker for your truck's as equipped payload on the driver's door or B pillar:
Take off about 850 pounds for estimated trailer TW. Is the rest enough for people and say 200 pounds of stuff in the truck bed? I suspect you are in the right ballpark.
There are several truck ratings you should consider when towing an RV. Payload as people mentioned is a very common limit for RVers that is exceeded well under the tow ratings of today's half tons. Where did you get:
"The curb weight of the truck with 2 passengers and no cargo is 5500 lbs"
and what is the GVWR? The Ford/Firestone debacle brought legislation in North America that requires vehicle manufacturers to list the weight as the vehicle left the factory as so few people purchase the base/no option models. You can locate this sticker for your truck's as equipped payload on the driver's door or B pillar:
Take off about 850 pounds for estimated trailer TW. Is the rest enough for people and say 200 pounds of stuff in the truck bed? I suspect you are in the right ballpark.
