Towing weight 5.9

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purplhrt91

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Have a 2006 Ram 3500 Mega Cab with the 5.9. I don't think it has any upgrades. Does anyone know what the max trailer weight I can pull with a fifth wheel hitch?:help:
 

Cummins Powered

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The Mega CAb 3500 4x4 auto is 13,450(SRW), 13,100( DRW) 21,000 GCWR with 3.73 gears,
15,350 (SRW), 15,100 ( DRW) with 4.10 gears, 23,000 GCWR. For the manuel 3.73 gears is 15, 350 (SRW)/ 15,000 (DRW), 23,000 GCWR.
 

dodgetruck2

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We talking legally orrr......?

Dad (04 2500) and I have scaled both ours out at over 36k and ive seen guys tow heavier.
 

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We talking legally orrr......?

Dad (04 2500) and I have scaled both ours out at over 36k and ive seen guys tow heavier.

That's the recommended tow rate, anything above and beyond your on your own!
 

dodgetruck2

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Just wanted to let him know the factory rating isn't much more then a box full of foam peanuts lol
 

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That's a lot of peanuts! :)
 

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