Confused 2019-1500 numbers for max towing

[jefflaur1]

A. You guys tell me what the maximum towing capacity is for a 2019 RAM 1500 Bighorn crew cab with the 6’ bed and with a 5.7 HEMI? Google says 6,250 to 7,520 lbs..that CAN’T be right. And where does that figure con from?

 

[CanRebel]

This should help. But it's what Ram says as max. https://www.ramtruck.ca/documents/ramtruck/specifications/2019-ramtruck-dt-towing-chart-en.pdf

 

[crash68]

The devil is in the details, much like how your posted in the wrong section about a Gen4/5 truck.
When you say 6' bed, I looked up the CC w/6.4' bed
For the the Gen4 = 7760(3.21)-9810(3.92)
For the the Gen5 = 8020(3.21)-11240(3.92)

 

[dhay13]

It will depend on your rear gear ratio. 3.92 will likely be over 10,000 but 3.21 will probably be about 8000lbs.

Payload will be your biggest hurdle depending on what you are towing. Step-son has a 9000lb travel trailer and with his WDH cranked he is right at his rear axle limit (GRAWR). He might be able to make a few adjustments to get a little more weight to the front. Most trucks will never be able to legally tow at their max 'tow rating' due to other limits such as payload and GRAWR

 

[Bigs]

Get your VIN and go here: https://www.ramtrucks.com/towing/towing-guide.html

Use the Look Up My Vehicle and enter your VIN.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Should move this post to 4th gen (this is 3rd gen).