towing capacity for dodge ram 2500
I have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with a small lift and 35 inch tires. I was pulling a 33' rockwood ultra lite. Some small delam occurred above the slide and my insurance company totaled the camper. Now I ...
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So are you concerned about going 2' longer? If the weight where exactly the same, it would tow just the same.
Are you concerned about the 600 pounds higher GVWR of the next trailer? The overall GCW will only increase by what? 5%? That is really no change at all either.
Diesels like the low RPM range. Especially the Dodge, it is not high RPM engine like the V8's. The larger diameter piston and longer stroke require a governor at a lower RPM.
You stated "Slow to start out" and yes the taller tires prevent quickly moving up to the 2000+ RPM that starts to make the full 300 HP output. But still it will cruise along at 60 MPH in drive, and make plenty of power in the right gear.
It will work fine with your truck. The truck should have plenty of weight capacity too!
Fred.
Are you concerned about the 600 pounds higher GVWR of the next trailer? The overall GCW will only increase by what? 5%? That is really no change at all either.
Diesels like the low RPM range. Especially the Dodge, it is not high RPM engine like the V8's. The larger diameter piston and longer stroke require a governor at a lower RPM.
You stated "Slow to start out" and yes the taller tires prevent quickly moving up to the 2000+ RPM that starts to make the full 300 HP output. But still it will cruise along at 60 MPH in drive, and make plenty of power in the right gear.
It will work fine with your truck. The truck should have plenty of weight capacity too!
Fred.
