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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Ok, I apologize. Poor choice of a statement on my part. But, you get me wrong as I'm not bashing you and I do indeed like a good looking truck...lifted, big tires, nice rims, lights etc.
But, it's just not practical for a towing vehicle. Lifting, big tires, all run against having a vehicle that is well equipped for towing. To have both can be done, but it kinda runs against the grain and will be expensive.
Changing your gear ratio from 3:73 to 4:10 will help (at the expense of poorer mpg), but you are still a long ways from having the efficient tow vehicle that your truck is capable of, and it will not change your towing capacity rating.
And I still don't have the slightest idea what a "gwar" is.
Again, sorry I came on strong to you. Good luck in your quest.
Ron
But, it's just not practical for a towing vehicle. Lifting, big tires, all run against having a vehicle that is well equipped for towing. To have both can be done, but it kinda runs against the grain and will be expensive.
Changing your gear ratio from 3:73 to 4:10 will help (at the expense of poorer mpg), but you are still a long ways from having the efficient tow vehicle that your truck is capable of, and it will not change your towing capacity rating.
And I still don't have the slightest idea what a "gwar" is.
Again, sorry I came on strong to you. Good luck in your quest.
Ron
