Looking for a reliable diesel truck
I'm looking for a reliable diesel truck. I like the idea of finding one of the dodge 12 valves but I haven't hand any luck. I want to replace my 2005 dodge 2500 Hemi. My 5th wheel fully loaded can...
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Chuck .. wrote:
Please help me understand. I have a 1999 Dodge diesel 2500, Long bed, auto trans, cub cab, 2 wheel drive. The owner manual on page 148 says that this truck can tow maximum trailer weight of 10,200 with 3.54 axle ratio and 12,000 lbs maximum trailer with 4.10 axle ratio. The GCWR at the highest is 18,000.
I can't understand how you can operate/tow this unit safety and not tear up your truck? Most everyone on this forum and others said I can only haul a trailer around 9,000 lbs. "Dry Weight" safety and do not max out my truck!
Well a couple questions on the TV 99 2500 Ram.
What is your gear ratio?
Is the 5.9 chipped at all?
Is the Transmission Stock?
I pull/carry a 2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS with our 2001 2500 Camper Special Ram, we do it, but not a recommendation as you will well over GVWR! While with 2 WD, you gain a bit of payload over us.
Specs on the 5er.
Dry weight 9,820#
GVWR 12,360#
current towed weight about 11,000#
TV
GVWR 8,800#
GFAWR 5,200
GRAWR 6,084
Loaded TV
GFAW 4,500#
GRAW 5,500
GVW 10,000#
5er axles 9,500#
GCVW 19,500#
We run a small 50 hp and about 130 lb.ft. chip, and a 5 speed manual with a Double Disk clutch.
I do feel that I could pull/carry the full GVWR of the 5er!
