newtoram23
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- 2003
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- 3.7 v6
how much can a 2003 ram 1500 3.7 v6 tow
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The door stick states GVWR and GAWR, it does not state a towing capacity (technically GCVWR). If you don't know what the acronyms mean, you probably shouldn't be commenting on the subject of the post.What does the door sticker say?
If you take the loaded weight of the vehicle, and subtract that from the GCVWR, will that not give the tow rating.The door stick states GVWR and GAWR, it does not state a towing capacity (technically GCVWR). If you don't know what the acronyms mean, you probably shouldn't be commenting on the subject of the post.
I think doing the math with a fully loaded weight ticket and subtracting from GVWR is the ONLY way to figure towing capacity. People look at the online chart or look up the VIN and see "Oohhhh, I have 2,000 lbs of payload and taking the magic 15% I can tow 13k lbs." They often fail to consider the 150 lbs of running boards, 75lbs of cover, 400lbs of people and gear, 50lbs hitch, etc. For an example take that original 2k from chart, subtract all the above and the trailer is now 9500lbs.If you take the loaded weight of the vehicle, and subtract that from the GCVWR, will that not give the tow rating.
That wasn't the question. The question was what the tow rating was, although that is only part of a safe and sane setup. So, for the long answer, you are correct.I think doing the math with a fully loaded weight ticket and subtracting from GVWR is the ONLY way to figure towing capacity. People look at the online chart or look up the VIN and see "Oohhhh, I have 2,000 lbs of payload and taking the magic 15% I can tow 13k lbs." They often fail to consider the 150 lbs of running boards, 75lbs of cover, 400lbs of people and gear, 50lbs hitch, etc. For an example take that original 2k from chart, subtract all the above and the trailer is now 9500lbs.
So yeah, load the truck with everything and everyone full of fuel and subtract that value from GVWR, best answer anyone will ever get.