Max Built up Payload '13-18 1500 4x4??

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RamShark1

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Guys, who knows what could be the max in bed payload that could be built up in a '13-18 Ram 1500 4x4? Needing a newer truck. Was darn sure I needed a 2500 to use a pop up truck camper, DRZ400E in tow hitch rack, along with supplies and occupants, usually 2, but want to double check on what a newer coil link rear 1500 could be built to handle, safely, especially with stronger rear bags swapped into the Ram Air suspension option. Any qualified opinions on this?
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What pop up truck camper you looking to use? The weight of the bike alone is a little over 300. Leaving your with around 1,300 ish for everything else.
 

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Was darn sure I needed a 2500

Keep being sure :)

A 300# bike hanging off the hitch AND a camper in the bed?? That's going to be pretty tough to pull off with a 1/2 ton. Especially, a Ram that has the lowest ratings of the half tons. My buddy has a 1500 with air suspension and his payload rating is 1070#.
 

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Keep being sure :)

A 300# bike hanging off the hitch AND a camper in the bed?? That's going to be pretty tough to pull off with a 1/2 ton. Especially, a Ram that has the lowest ratings of the half tons. My buddy has a 1500 with air suspension and his payload rating is 1070#.

Agreed, your in 3/4 ton truck territory with what you want to do.
 

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You can add new springs, airbags, sway bars, etc. It still won't raise your payload rating because you still have a half ton frame and axles. By the time you spend the money to do all of those things you will have the cost of a 2500 invested into it.
 

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