Hauling Capacity

MikeinOK · Jul 6, 2016

I am new to the forum and am hoping someone can help me with a question. I tried searching around so I hope this topic hasn't previously been covered in this forum. I have a 1999 Ram 1500 Laramie RWD with 5.9L engine. It only has 140,000 miles and runs great with a recently rebuilt transmission. I occasionally use this truck in my business and have a situation coming up where I will need to carry a piece of equipment that weighs about 1750 pounds. I have found several sources online that say this truck can safely haul around 2400 pounds but I thought I would see if I could find someone with some real world experience. What do you think? Can I carry it in the bed or will I be better off renting/buying a trailer? Thanks in advance.

mtofell · Jul 6, 2016

1750# is likely well over the payload for that truck and the headlights will be pointing at the sky. I'd rent a trailer.

Ionicbrick · Jul 7, 2016

Which cab? I had a 99 1500 quad with 4WD. I could put around 1000 lbs in the bed and it drove like a boat on water. I didn't have specs for the truck as the sticker was worn off, but I figured it wasn't more than the 1400 or so lbs of the new trucks. My 2012 Ram 1500 Quad 4WD stickered at 1500 lbs payload. I would get a trailer for that load.

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MADDOG · Jul 7, 2016

I would tow that load vs. haul it. Your payload capacity for a 1500 is a LOT less than towing capacity. That load could do damage to your suspension if hauled in the bed and the truck would be unsafe to drive.

MikeinOK · Aug 17, 2016

Thank you everyone for your help. After some research I found out that renting a U-Haul 5'x8' trailer costs less than $20 a day and solved my problem.

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