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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twodogs603 wrote:Keep the Trailer GVWR within the tow rating.
The curb weight of the truck with 2 passengers and no cargo is 5500 lbs, which shows I can tow up to
8350 lbs. I understand that would change if I loaded up the truck bed. So if I am reading this correctly, I have a little wiggle room. Max towing would be 8350, but the trailer is only 6065 lbs (unloaded). Last thing I want to do is buy a trailer too big to safely pull.
Forget dry weight + camping gear nonsense as you will be over the rating.
I believe you will need a smaller trailer or better rated 1/2 ton truck to pull this trailer.
I am all for towing at the max but I think you will be over.
