Lifted truck towing :(
Hey Guys, I'm trying to determine if my math is correct, hoping some of you that understand this better than me can assist. I have a Dodge ram 1500 ( 2016 ), with a 6" pro-comp lift. It's just...
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I had a big long explanation prepared about the physics and whatnot, but none of it matters. You're 305 lbs over GVWR before you even load any gear, water, or fill the waste tanks in the trailer! Then you're going to do it with a truck that's been lifted by 6" and on 35" tires. Dude, that's heading towards insane. I would seriously take a look at removing the lift, looking at another truck, or much smaller trailers.
Ever watch one of those horror movies, someone goes to open up a door, and you're yelling at the screen, "DON'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT!" That's me right now. 305 lbs over in a half ton is seriously overweight. I had to read that like six times to make sure I was reading it correctly. That's something you can get away with in a 3/4 ton or 1 ton because the components are completely overbuilt. That's not what you get in 1/2 tons, especially in late model Rams. That's not a dig at your truck or Rams, but the trucks have payloads on the lower end of the scale for a reason. They can haul some weight, but the components aren't built as they are in true haulers. MPG and comfort take priority.
If you're hooked on this trailer then do your wife and kids a favor by fixing the truck or upgrading. I'm all for getting to most out of your vehicle and have done plenty of combos over GVWR, but in this situation it's really pushing it.
Ever watch one of those horror movies, someone goes to open up a door, and you're yelling at the screen, "DON'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT!" That's me right now. 305 lbs over in a half ton is seriously overweight. I had to read that like six times to make sure I was reading it correctly. That's something you can get away with in a 3/4 ton or 1 ton because the components are completely overbuilt. That's not what you get in 1/2 tons, especially in late model Rams. That's not a dig at your truck or Rams, but the trucks have payloads on the lower end of the scale for a reason. They can haul some weight, but the components aren't built as they are in true haulers. MPG and comfort take priority.
If you're hooked on this trailer then do your wife and kids a favor by fixing the truck or upgrading. I'm all for getting to most out of your vehicle and have done plenty of combos over GVWR, but in this situation it's really pushing it.
