Payload

My truck 2012 dodge ram 1500 sport model
Gear ratio: 3:55
6 speed auto
Crew cab (4 doors)
20" tires
Short box 5.4ft
Loaded with all options
5.7 L hemi

Can anyone tell me for sure what my max payload for this truck is. I have heard 13++lbs and 14++ lbs.
Also when towing a travel trailer with a equilzer hitch can I carry more payload.

It's on a sticker in the door.. and a equalizer hitch doesn't increase payload, what it really does is take weight off the rear axle and add it to the front.

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If it is a 2wd, then it is 1,527 lbs
If it is a 4wd, then it is 1,322 lbs

Equalizer hitch will reduce the rear axle load by moving some weight to other axles, so it won't really increase any payload, but moving some weight back into the trailer may give you a little bit.

http://www.rambodybuilder.com/2012/docs/ram/rammlup1500.pdf

I drive a 2010 Ram (purchased new) 5.7 Hemi 4X4 (Big Horn package) and have been pleased with its performance. I have towed a 32 ft camper without issues for 3 years. I recently sold the bumper pull and purchased a 1730 lb overcab Lance camper. Imagine my surprise to discover that it exceeded the payload for my truck (1500lbs). At 50 mph the front end began to sway side to side making it very difficult to keep on the highway. After much reading, I discovered Dodge increased the payload on the 2010 models but only for the 2WD's. Can someone tell me if this is because of the difference in axel's, suspension or something else. It's unfortunate because the engine has plenty of power to handle the load. I understand there is no way to increase the payload of a vehicle and I certainly don't want to put anyone in danger....perhaps its time for a 2500

I drive a 2010 Ram (purchased new) 5.7 Hemi 4X4 (Big Horn package) and have been pleased with its performance. I have towed a 32 ft camper without issues for 3 years. I recently sold the bumper pull and purchased a 1730 lb overcab Lance camper. Imagine my surprise to discover that it exceeded the payload for my truck (1500lbs). At 50 mph the front end began to sway side to side making it very difficult to keep on the highway. After much reading, I discovered Dodge increased the payload on the 2010 models but only for the 2WD's. Can someone tell me if this is because of the difference in axel's, suspension or something else. It's unfortunate because the engine has plenty of power to handle the load. I understand there is no way to increase the payload of a vehicle and I certainly don't want to put anyone in danger....perhaps its time for a 2500

I drive a 2010 Ram (purchased new) 5.7 Hemi 4X4 (Big Horn package) and have been pleased with its performance. I have towed a 32 ft camper without issues for 3 years. I recently sold the bumper pull and purchased a 1730 lb overcab Lance camper. Imagine my surprise to discover that it exceeded the payload for my truck (1500lbs). At 50 mph the front end began to sway side to side making it very difficult to keep on the highway. After much reading, I discovered Dodge increased the payload on the 2010 models but only for the 2WD's. Can someone tell me if this is because of the difference in axel's, suspension or something else. It's unfortunate because the engine has plenty of power to handle the load. I understand there is no way to increase the payload of a vehicle and I certainly don't want to put anyone in danger....perhaps its time for a 2500

I drive a 2010 Ram (purchased new) 5.7 Hemi 4X4 (Big Horn package) and have been pleased with its performance. I have towed a 32 ft camper without issues for 3 years. I recently sold the bumper pull and purchased a 1730 lb overcab Lance camper. Imagine my surprise to discover that it exceeded the payload for my truck (1500lbs). At 50 mph the front end began to sway side to side making it very difficult to keep on the highway. After much reading, I discovered Dodge increased the payload on the 2010 models but only for the 2WD's. Can someone tell me if this is because of the difference in axel's, suspension or something else. It's unfortunate because the engine has plenty of power to handle the load. I understand there is no way to increase the payload of a vehicle and I certainly don't want to put anyone in danger....perhaps its time for a 2500

Truck campers are a no go for a half ton truck, unless it is one of those super lite ones like "4 wheel camper".
Even a 2500 might not be enough, depending on the weight of the camper.

A 2500 diesel may not be enough but a 2500 gasser should be fine for most campers. The payload on a 2500 diesel is about 2100-2200 lbs where the 6.4 Hemi 2500 is closer to about 2900 lbs. So if your camper weighs 2000 lbs then a 2500 diesel would be a no-go but you should be ok with the gasser.