Ram4RV2500
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I have a 2015 2500 diesel Crew cab with 6.5' box. What max hitch weight, 5th wheel weight and length can I safely tow?
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most 5ths are designed to not exceed your payload.
You need to do a little trailer math.
First, get the Body Builder Guide for your year Ram. Find the weights and capacities for your particular model. Now load up the truck with fuel, passengers, gear, etc...and find out what it weighs loaded...
There's more.
If you get the body builder's guide, then PM me your email address and I'll send a spreadsheet that will take your weight inputs and tell you if you are under or over your trucks Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR).
I have a 2015 2500 diesel Crew cab with 6.5' box. What max hitch weight, 5th wheel weight and length can I safely tow?
or to reduce your hitch weight go with the Anderson ultimate hitch I just ordered one it weighs just 40 lbs or the aluminum one which weighs 30 lbs it can take a pin up to 4500lbs and trailer weight of 24000 lbs oh and it works in a short box
The only physical difference between a 2500 and 3500 truck is the rear suspension .
This just is not true.
Sorry, but you are flat out wrong.Well then you are right and the rest of the world is wrong:
Differences between 2500 & 3500? - Page 2 - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
http://www.ramforum.com/f158/2500_vs_3500_ride_difference-89196/
The only thing I might clarify is that sometimes the tires on some 2500s are rated a bit lower on some years/brands but essentially the ONLY differences are at the rear end. All the stuff you list - brakes, shift points, etc, etc. are EXACTLY the same. Shopping for parts is where this becomes apparent. They are all the same between 2500/3500.
Sorry, but you are flat out wrong.
But the fact I own a fleet makes you more knowledgeable I guess. LOL at your claim to understand these trucks.
Normally, I am a pretty easy guy to get along with but I just can't stand know it all who know nothing about what they're spewing on about..
There's a hell of a lot more to it than just reading a sticker.
Boss that sticker you posted is not from your truck is it? Seems kind of low for your truck? The number on that sticker is just one of several that should be adhered too. In my case the max payload is very high and I would exceed my max tow rating (an abysmal 12,500) way before coming anywhere near max payload.
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