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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BurbMan wrote:
You're right, I didn't scroll down through the 2015 Ram 2500 Towing Chart far enough....it's either 6000, 6200 or 6500 depending on model configuration, and somehow the rating gets magically changed on the Canadian model....
Of course 20 lbs is not a big deal, but I like to have a little margin built in because it would be more than that with a full water tank (extra 50 gals), maybe extra passengers in the back seat etc. No way the beer is staying home :B
Not trying to split hairs, just give the OP some real world data so he can buy the truck that's right for him. I originally bought this truck to carry a Lance TC, had no intention of buying a 5er, but here we are....I lucked out on the numbers.
Since you're about data, what data can you cite that makes the SAME AAM 11.5 axle good for 6k under 1 truck, 7k under another truck and 10k under a third truck actually be "different."
And how does a new GM HD 2500 that used to have a 10k gvwr, an AAM 11.5 axle, and say 2000lbs of payload rating, get an 11,150 gvwr, AAM 11.5 axle and over 3000lbs of payload on an apples to apples truck?
Answer, they upped the "rating" and changed nothing under the truck because the truck was already capable of handling it and the lower rating was neutered to keep it within the class 2 DOT rating.
