Will a 3/4 ton do
I have an rv that is at the 14000 GVWR. I need a new tow vehicle and was wondering if a 2500 or 3/4 ton truck would safely tow this. I would appreciate your knowledgeable input on this. Would this ...
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IdaD wrote:BurbMan wrote:IdaD wrote:
....the decal on your fender doesn't mean anything.
My 3500 has a 7,000 lb rear axle rating....the same truck in a 2500 has a 6,000 lb rear axle rating. Not where you want to be when you scale at 6,020 on the rear axle. Is that simply tire rating or is the axle different? What else affects RAWR?
I agree GVWR is a warranty rating, axle ratings are a safety issue.
It's actually 6500 lbs, I have a 2015 Ram 2500. The only difference between the two trucks is related to the rear suspension. I'm pretty confident that the Timbrens I put on my truck that are rated for 8000 lbs adequately cover that 500 lb difference. At best we're splitting hairs.
Would you really worry about being 20 lbs off? Sad day when you get to go camping but have to leave your case of beer at home.
Burb Man is trolling...nothing more. Axles, wheels and tires are the same. You get it, I get it, many refuse to get it, either out of unfounded fear or the inability to even consider that they may be wrong.
