TomB 1269
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2019
- Posts
- 452
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- Location
- Schenectady NY
- Ram Year
- 2019 Classic
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
If 4 wheel drive is not a must, then the smaller cab 2x4 will give you the highest payload capacity. Payload is where 1/2 tons run short for TT towing.
The big question is what is the tongue weight of the trailer. If you already own it then take down to the scales loaded and find out. Then take that number and add it to what you put in the truck, i.e. people, kids, dog, wood in the bed (don't understand why people do this but??) and if this is under the payload referenced on the trucks door then you are good.
Just remember after you buy it and add all the "truck stuff" that will decrease the payload as well, i.e. bed cover, step boards, etc.
The big question is what is the tongue weight of the trailer. If you already own it then take down to the scales loaded and find out. Then take that number and add it to what you put in the truck, i.e. people, kids, dog, wood in the bed (don't understand why people do this but??) and if this is under the payload referenced on the trucks door then you are good.
Just remember after you buy it and add all the "truck stuff" that will decrease the payload as well, i.e. bed cover, step boards, etc.