Towing on 2010 ram 6.7 diesel
Hello all, Debating on getting a ram 2010 6.7 2500, Crew, 3.42 RFE. One model here has 130k miles. Planning on using it for 5th wheel RV towing. RV is about ~10k. According to rambodybuilder, pa...
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camp-n-family wrote:transamz9 wrote:camp-n-family wrote:
No, you cannot safely go to a 20k fiver with a 2500 truck, no matter what you add to it.
He didn't ask if you could stay within the little sticker ratings. He asked if it could be done safely. I'd do it with my 2005 2500 and do it safely.
A 20k fiver would have 4k+ pin weight at the low end average of 20 percent trailer weight. Add in a couple hundred pounds for the hitch and a few more for some passengers and you will FAR exceed the tire and axle ratings of a 2500 truck. That is not safe. A 20k fiver is at the high end of a 3500 dually ratings.
It will not exceed the axle rating. My 2005 2500 weighs 2,800# on the rear axle with my wife and dogs in the truck, full fuel and 5th wheel hitch installed. The tires (285/60r20) combined have 7,280# capacity. By my calculations that is 4,480# left for tongue weight. And incase you are wondering about the suspension, it has a 10,000# working load capacity so it is able to handle 7,200# worth of load added to the truck.
