My friend has recently upgraded her TV from a 2000 S-10 Jimmy to a 2010 Ram 1500 Hemi,with an extended cab and a 6 foot box . When towing her Coleman popup( weight 2200lb) The jimmy had to work at it. The Ram handles the pop up with no issues.Now she has decided to upgrade her camper to either a 5th wheel, or a TT. She asked me to look into her weight rating and I've asked her for her vin, but keep forgetting to get it. Does anyone (I'm sure there must be)who tows either type with a Dodge Ram 1500 pass along what you tow or what weight limitations she needs to limit herself to.If you performed any modifications to enhance towing that info would be helpful too. Thanks to all from myself and her.

Lots of variables (tires/weight of cargo, anticipated tongue weight, rear axle ratio, etc) but I'd start with this, should give a general idea:RAM 2010 towing tables

Payload. Read some of the many topics on here dealing with payload. In the grand scheme of things, not much else matters. If you are within your payload ratings, you will be within your tow ratings.Lots and lots of good posts already exist explaining what you need to know.E rated tires will provide a more firm feel, a good weight distribution hitch is likely needed. Air bags can help firm up a soft feeling suspension.

I just went through this exercise but with a 3/4 ton dodge. Very few 1/2 ton pickups can handle a 5th wheel "pin weight"....."rolling" weight might be no problem...But the pin weight in the trucks bed will usually overload a 1/2 ton...once you factor in passengers and other weight in the truck.Bumper pull is the way to go with a 1/2 ton in my experience.A light weight BP might not need a weight distributing hitch. Depends on the tongue weight of the trailer.Just my opinions....Sure lots of folks will chime in that they are towing all kinds of 5th wheel trailers with a 1/2 ton......Be Safe!

Roman Duck wrote:She asked me to look into her weight rating ...NEVER ask a woman her weight rating... it will not end well.

Get a picture of the door jamb sticker and post it. I'd advise her to forget about a fifth wheel.

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APT
Explorer
Oct 30, 2015
If the truck has the 5.7L, then it is likely to be payload limited. Take a look at this sticker on the driver's door or door jam for as equipped payload. It can be 800-1400 pounds for quad/crew cab Ram 1500s. If more than say 1200 pounds, then You probably want to stay below 6000 pounds dry.
MNGeeks61
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
I'm just googling these - Dodge doesn't have a consistent location for them, but I found some for 2011/12, then 2013 is more of a web site, then 2014 and 2015. Probably most of this stuff is available at Dodge's website but these charts are handy.

2011 all Ram models towing

2012 Ram 1500 Towing

2012 Ram 2500/3500 Towing

2013 Ram 1500 Towing

2013 Ram 2500 Towing

2013 Ram 3500 Towing

2014 Ram 1500 Towing

2014 Ram 2500 Towing

2014 Ram 3500 Towing

2015 Ram 1500 Towing

2015 Ram 2500 Towing

2015 Ram 3500 Towing
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2015
MNGeeks61 wrote:
2012Coleman wrote:
Roman Duck wrote:
MNGeeks61 wrote:
Lots of variables (tires/weight of cargo, anticipated tongue weight, rear axle ratio, etc) but I'd start with this, should give a general idea:RAM 2010 towing tables

Why thank you the guide is exactly what I need. I've searched for this guide previously,with no luck.
Thanks Again
Would be nice to have the same info for the 2500 and 3500 series

Easy peasy.

2010 2500 series

2010 3500 series
Awesome Sauce! Thanks!! Any newer years available?
MNGeeks61
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
2012Coleman wrote:
Roman Duck wrote:
MNGeeks61 wrote:
Lots of variables (tires/weight of cargo, anticipated tongue weight, rear axle ratio, etc) but I'd start with this, should give a general idea:RAM 2010 towing tables

Why thank you the guide is exactly what I need. I've searched for this guide previously,with no luck.
Thanks Again
Would be nice to have the same info for the 2500 and 3500 series

Easy peasy.

2010 2500 series

2010 3500 series
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2015
Roman Duck wrote:
MNGeeks61 wrote:
Lots of variables (tires/weight of cargo, anticipated tongue weight, rear axle ratio, etc) but I'd start with this, should give a general idea:RAM 2010 towing tables

Why thank you the guide is exactly what I need. I've searched for this guide previously,with no luck.
Thanks Again
Would be nice to have the same info for the 2500 and 3500 series
rexlion
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
No space shuttles. ;) Realistically, a TT under 5K lbs loaded would be a pretty safe bet. Much more than that, you start getting into trouble with the hitch weight and payload.
Roman_Duck
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
MNGeeks61 wrote:
Lots of variables (tires/weight of cargo, anticipated tongue weight, rear axle ratio, etc) but I'd start with this, should give a general idea:RAM 2010 towing tables

Why thank you the guide is exactly what I need. I've searched for this guide previously,with no luck.
Thanks Again
Slownsy
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
By a F 350 sorry I could not help myself.
Frank.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Oct 27, 2015
With all the detailed info you've provided, it will be 4 pages of Chvy vs Ram with no answers.
Oh wait, that would happen anyway, but you need to know the specifics of the truck first. Otherwise the answer is 5-10klbs approx, depending on the truck.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Oct 27, 2015
Get a picture of the door jamb sticker and post it. I'd advise her to forget about a fifth wheel.

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