2019 Tradesman towing capacity

[Joshf]

Hi, new to this forum so I apologize if this has already been discussed.

I've got a 2019 Tradesman Classic, 3.6 V6, 2 wheel drive, and a towing package. The dealer told me it could tow ~10,000 lbs, however he got that number from a similar (but different) Ram.

Is 10,000 lbs generally the towing capacity of my truck?

Thanks!

 

[ramffml]

Dealer is definitely wrong (as per usual they are mostly clueless on this stuff)

Here is the towing chart, but basically a v6 cannot tow more than 7500 pounds and likely you won't want to tow more than 5000 regularly.

https://www.ramtruck.ca/documents/ramtruck/specifications/2019-ramtruck-1500ds-specifications-en.pdf

 

[andymax]

Also helpful to let us know what you are looking to tow. As you will learn quickly, most 1/2 ton trucks run out of payload long before towing capacity. Actually, your truck may be the unicorn in that equation given the 2WD. Depends on other options and whether it's a crew or quad cab. If towing a camper things can get a bit complicated, but no worries...we're here to help.

 

[2003F350]

The dealer straight-up lied to you.

Let me rephrase that. The 3.6 could, conceivably, get 10k moving. However, it won't do it very well and that's likely an understatement. The 10k max rating is for a truck with the Hemi in it. Your truck is more likely rated to 7500, as pointed out above, because of the V6 engine. However, you probably have a pretty high payload, which will help you out.

Depending on what you want to tow, you may or may not have enough truck. Whatever you end up towing, just remember you won't be winning any races.

 

[Tulecreeper]

No way, no how will your truck tow 10,000#. Salesmen don't usually know jack squat about the numbers involved unless they do a lot of towing themselves.

 

[Mrcook2140]

here is a question can a 2024 2500 crew cab HD cummins and 8ft bed be able to tow a 5th wheel that is 14500 lbs.

 

[2003F350]

here is a question can a 2024 2500 crew cab HD cummins and 8ft bed be able to tow a 5th wheel that is 14500 lbs.

Old thread but in answer to your question, there are a LOT of threads on here about this, and most of them are going to tell you that you probably shouldn't because you'll be over on payload and maybe axle ratings.

There are some guys on here who are going to say 'yeah sure go for it it'll be no problem.' I don't side with them, because will it do it? Probably. Is it going to like it? No. Will it blow up? Probably not. Are you going to see accelerated wear on components that aren't built for that kind of weight? Absolutely.

 

[06 Dodge]

here is a question can a 2024 2500 crew cab HD cummins and 8ft bed be able to tow a 5th wheel that is 14500 lbs.

Here are the specs from Ram for a 2500 tradesman 4x4 8 ft box with 6.4l Hemi:

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) (lbs.)
10,000
Payload (lbs.)
3,680
Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) (lbs.)
22,000
5th-wheel towing capacity (lbs.)
15,130

Ram 2500 with Big Horn package 4x4 8 ft box with 6.7l CTD:

Specification Dimension
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) (lbs.)
10,000
Payload (lbs.)
2,160
Towing capacity (lbs.)
17,970( Disclosure1)
Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) (lbs.)
26,400
5th-wheel towing capacity (lbs.)
10,810