Trying to figure out what trailers I can tow
Hello friends! I'm looking for purchasing my first truck and then I'd like to shop for an RV. I have no preferences at the current moment, but I'm in love with Airstreams. So, I've found the Ram...
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Grit dog wrote:toedtoes wrote:
It is within the ratings. But if he is going to be traveling through mountains regularly, it may be too close to the max to be a comfortable drive if the OP is not an experienced tower.
It's not even close to the max tow rating. Sur OP could be uncomfortable towing that trailer. And a HD truck would make the trailer "feel" like it weighs less from a handling standpoint, but @ around 60% of the actual tow rating.
I am basing my comments on the OP's stated ratings for the truck and trailer. IF the truck's towing capacity is 6280lbs, then the OP is very close to the max.
Now, if the OP read the sticker incorrectly, or the sticker is an error, then that changes things. But I am not there to verify, so I will not make a blanket statement that the OP will be fine.
I would suggest the OP get those numbers verified before making a purchase.
Having gone back to the OP's initial post, the truck they highlighted has a towing capacity of 11,190lbs and a payload of 1700lbs, which would indeed be plenty of truck.
However, the truck ratings the OP later posted match the Crew cab, 5'7" box, 4x4, 3.6L V6 with a towing capacity of 6,280lbs.
It may be the OP is looking at a different truck than he thinks he is.
Best the OP verifies their information BEFORE buying the truck. Or they may end up with a truck that won't tow their desired trailer.
