Towing Advice

IT all depends on how you drive, where you drive (terrain, inclines,
headwinds, etc, etc) and more etc, etc

A bit over the OEM rating won't have the wheels instantly fall off...but....they
will fall sooner...

Note that the OEMs are required to meet min performance criteria set
by the government regulatory agencies.

That is at the maximum rating (GVWR, F/R GAWR, GCWR). Meaning things
like stopping distance...NOTE that if over the OEM ratings...it will
take longer to stop. Not maneuver as well, etc, etc

Additional comments embedded below in red

brioux1 wrote:
I am looking at buying a new TT and want to make sure I am looking at models I can tow safely and easily. I understand I will need a Weight Distributing Hitch. To be honest I've had a hard time getting a clear answer on this from TT dealerships or my vehicle dealership. Every time I enquire I just get the "Oh your fine, you can tow anything" answer.

It is their job to sell...and...it is their paycheck for rent/food/etc
that is on the line for 'them'

You, the OP, need to understand that and read up to learn how the
OEM ratings systems works...first decide if you believe in them or not

If not, then do whatever but know that you have taken all the OEMs in
this food chain off the warranty hook (if any left) and the biggie
Liability hook...to own it yourself (maybe your insurance too)

This isn't sitting well with me so I thought who better to ask then real RVrs. I know its all about the specs of the tow vehicle so I will do my best to provide this below.

2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7L Hemi w/ Tow package Crew Cab 6'4" box

From The Sicker on the door:

GVWR 6800 LB

low end of the lowest class pickup/SUV...many
are in the +7K lb range

GAWR Front 3900 LB
Rear 3900 LB

Again, on the low side of the lowest class pickup/SUV.
Example is the next higher class pickup/SUV will have FGAWR in the
+4K range and RGAWR in the +6K range

Info- Tire and loading
combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1070 lbs. (this one confuses me)

This is specific to each tire, so check your tire sidewall and that
weight rating is at the sidewall listed max PSI

From Manual:

Towing- 10,000 lb.
Payload- 1520 lb.

MTWR (max tow weight rating) listed of 10,000 has fine print at the
bottom of that manual section...it stated base or curb vehicle with
tow option and one 150lb driver.

Any other options will have their weight subtract from that MTWR pound
for pound

Payload is what the TV is rated for as built from the factory

If I have left out any relevant info please let me know. I am a little new to this so I may have missed something.

Finally, I will be traveling with my wife and two young children. Basically I just want to know what weight of TT I should be looking at.

Any help will be much appreciate
Thanks