Ram 2500 and F250 heavy duty diesel

[vinnydog]

For those people who have either truck, what would be the max 5th wheel pin weight you would feel safe with? I have been researching but I'm getting conflicting reports online. I figured I would go right to the source.

Thanks,
Rocco

[BarneyS]

See any new replies to your question here.
Please do not double post.
Barney

[Grit_dog]

Lol. Stop replying until I get the popcorn made!

[Rbertalotto]

Just today I looked at a Ram 2500, 4x4, diesel, crewcab...Tradesman . Total payload was only a bit over 2000 pounds. Not much left for pin weight when yo7 add weight of hitch, passengers and stuff. The exact same truck with a 6.4L gas motor was a bit over 3000.

You need to look at yellow sticker on drivers side door jam and deduct passengers, hitch weight and stuff.....what is left is legal pin weight.

[Bedlam]

The paper answer is the remaining weight difference from GVWR after loading gear and family is your available pin weight. My answer is the actual rear weight when loaded with the above subtracted from the rear tire capacity is your available pin weight. The AAM axle assemblies are rated for 10K lbs before FCA puts the springs and wheels on them which derates that component.

[donn0128]

It all boils down to GVWR minus scaled ready to travel weight.
At least in the real world thats the answer.
From past, and yes I admit a few years old, I would never consider any 2500 class truck to go over around 2000 pounds of load.

[Old-Biscuit]

Asked/answered in your other duplicate post