Will a 3/4 ton do

BurbMan wrote:


Scale readings:
Steer 5,420
Drive 6,020
Trailer 9,940
Total 21,380

So you can see the truck weighed in 11,440, but obviously a 10,000 GVWR wouldn't cut it here. The truck empty (with hitch in the bed) weighs in at 8,500 lbs, meaning the the 5er pin weight is 2,940, and the total trailer weight is 12,880 or 1,120 under the trailer's 14,000 GVWR. I am also 580 under the front axle rating and 980 under the rear axle rating.

As was stated, you can't shop by 2500 vs 3500 any more since the ratings vary by box length, engine choice and cab configuration. Some the 3500's according to the Ram Towing Charts have GVWRs as low as 10,100.

And what you don't understand, or didn't mention is that your setup, similar to OP's only puts a paltry 6klbs on the rear axle, which actually within the watered down ratings of even the "lowest rated" 3/4 ton of recent years (nevermind the axles on ANY 3/4 - 1 ton truck of the last 20+ years are rated in the 9000-10000lb range and minimum factory wheel ratings are in the 7000-7200lb range and "most" rear tires will pair up for a 7000lb or more weight rating.

AND, lets not forget all the newer "3/4 tons", which without any meaningful changes to the chassis, magically got 600-1500 lbs more gvwr, seemingly out of thin air. Why? Becasue they were good for at least that much with a lower rating.
Do you actually think a low gvwr 1 ton has weaker chassis and components? Nope again!

It's ok, I don't expect a response. I've noticed over the years, literally noone who puts forth the false info about capabilities of trucks or capacities will actually ever admit they're wrong or even pose an intelligent question regarding such.

The main purpose of my posts is to educate folks who are asking and don't think they already know the answer. And to a lesser extent, to make the false claims guys grumble under their breath and possibly question their level of knowledge, even if they won't admit it.