Ram 1500 Towing Capacity
When I say overall length, many abbreviate OAL, I mean from end of rear bumper to trailer coupler.
I will add, that my number recommendations are generalized, so if you find a TT, with a GVWR of 7,500, you and yours fall in love with, it may still work for you. I have towed a lot of trailers of all types, and I might be okay with a TT of 8K GVWR and a length of 30' OAL using your truck. Many would say "I wouldn't do it" .
Have you towed many trailers, to know what to expect, as you near your truck payload max. or approaching your truck GVWR max? Your experience, and confidence play a part in what is safe or unsafe
One thing missing here is payload capacity. Depending on your trim level that can vary widely. That is my reason for ordering a more basic yet very comfortable truck. We tow a 26' tip to tip trailer that weighs in around 6700 pounds loaded and ready. With about 700 pounds of tongue weight and my tool box and assorted trailer related items in the bed there is about 450 pounds of payload left. DW never collects that many rocks so we are good to go. The setup does very well on local roads and on highways. About ten thousand miles on the setup so far.
I will say that I am sure a bigger trailer would not play as nice for a 1500. Learned that moving a trailer for a friend. 32' OAL but very empty so well within weight limits but a minor 10 mph crosswind off the forward quarter made the hundred miles seem like three hundred. Safe trip but very tiring even with good sway control.
