yrraljguthrie
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There is a lot of discussion and opinion about the max towing capacity of a Ram 1500. This is just my thoughts and I welcome any disagreement.
I note that the max towing for any Ram 1500 is 12300 lbs and that's with the 5.7 etorque engine and no doubt some other requirements. So far as I can see the only difference between a Ram that will tow the max and all the others are the rear axle ratio, a tow package, and the weight of the vehicle. The tow package can be dispensed with if towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck. That leaves only the axle ratio. And it seems to me that if one is willing to use lower gears than the 8th. and slow down from 75-80 that axle ratio makes no difference. Others have stated that the 3.92 towing in 8th gear is virtually the same as towing with the 3.21 in 7th gear. Requiring the same power output from the engine.
There might be some insurance issues if one tried to tow more than the max stated for the vehicle, but realistically I can't see a problem as I've stated it. It just seems like "how fast do you want to tow". No issue with safety.
I note that the max towing for any Ram 1500 is 12300 lbs and that's with the 5.7 etorque engine and no doubt some other requirements. So far as I can see the only difference between a Ram that will tow the max and all the others are the rear axle ratio, a tow package, and the weight of the vehicle. The tow package can be dispensed with if towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck. That leaves only the axle ratio. And it seems to me that if one is willing to use lower gears than the 8th. and slow down from 75-80 that axle ratio makes no difference. Others have stated that the 3.92 towing in 8th gear is virtually the same as towing with the 3.21 in 7th gear. Requiring the same power output from the engine.
There might be some insurance issues if one tried to tow more than the max stated for the vehicle, but realistically I can't see a problem as I've stated it. It just seems like "how fast do you want to tow". No issue with safety.