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Re: Towing Advice
Nate1979 wrote: Personally in the past I have not worried about going a few hundred pounds over my previous 1/2ton payload as long as I was within the tire and all axle ratings. For such a small difference (300lb vs 600lb) I would have done it in my personal case but that is up to you. Especially when you are well below the GCWR of the truck-trailer combo. Just remember that should be actual hitch weights, not imaginary low numbers in the brochure. So just one more question, how do I determine if I'm under or over my tire and axle ratings mine are: Front 3900 Rear 3900478Views0likes0CommentsRam 1500 Owners
Hello, I am looking into getting a TT but am getting discouraged due to the apparent low payload rating my truck has at 1,070lbs. I weighed my truck (2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn) loaded up with the family and a bit of gear and it weighed in at 6,450lbs. My GVWR is only 6,800. Minus a hitch and I'm only left with aprox. 300lbs for hitch weight. Some of the TTs I've been looking at have a hitch weight of 600lbs. I guess my question is have any of you had any experience with towing a little over your rating? is 300lbs. a lot or is it nothing? Thanks878Views0likes4CommentsRe: Towing Advice
Ok, first I would like to quickly thank all the members on this forum for the great advice. I loaded my Ram 1500 with the family, a bike, a small geny and tool box. Took it to a cat scale and weighed it. came in at 6,450 lbs. My GVWR is 6,800 lbs. Leaves me with 350lbs. Minus another 70lbs for the WD hitch and I'm at 280lbs. If I went with a trailer with a hitch weight of 600lbs I would be over roughly 300lbs. My question is is this a lot? would it have huge repercussion? or could I squeak by? Thanks479Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing Advice
Wow, thanks for all the great advice. I will defiantly look into these suggestions. The sticker on the door that i mentioned was confusing me. A couple of people have mentioned to me that this rating (1070lbs) refers to the cab only? do you think this is true? We are looking seriously at a Jayco Jay Flight 27BHS Dry weight of 6,105lbs. Do you think ill have a problem towing with my Ram 1500? Thanks478Views0likes0CommentsTowing Advice
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. 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 GAWR Front 3900 LB Rear 3900 LB Info- Tire and loading combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1070 lbs. (this one confuses me) From Manual: Towing- 10,000 lb. Payload- 1520 lb. 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 Thanks5.1KViews0likes34Comments
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