id like to haul 2 jeeps on a trailer.

[WranglerCody]

i have a 2012 ram 2500 5.7L hemi 4x4. i havent cracked the diff open but im pretty sure its got 3:73's. what is everybodys thoughts on hauling 2 modified jeeps with a 2 car hauler. im kinda stepping into the market to see if i can or not. thanks for the input

 

[WranglerCody]

and also im not opposed to adding a 5th wheel. i currently pull my single car with a jeep no issues.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Well I think you'll be a tad over weight what's the aprox weight of each jeep? The trailer you'll want is going to weigh in at 5-5500lbs plus 2 modified keeps at aprox 4k each your looking at 13k. I believe 5.7 3.73 towing is around 11k. With goose necks you normally run 20% on the hitch so you would have atleast 2600 on the pin witch is probably max payload before adding tools and supplies. Will the truck pull it yes will you be over weight very likely.

 

[WranglerCody]

yeah id say round about 4k a piece.

 

[TRCM]

might want to weigh those jeeps......

and I had a GN 24' trailer that itself was only 4400 lbs, but was rated for 14k, which should be enough for the jeeps, but over his limit

I towed it with a 3500

 

[14hemiexpress]

might want to weigh those jeeps......

and I had a GN 24' trailer that itself was only 4400 lbs, but was rated for 14k, which should be enough for the jeeps, but over his limit

I towed it with a 3500

I was basing off a 26-28ft big tex but even 1000lbs won't bring it down enough.

 

[WranglerCody]

yeah im not opposed to regearing it. ive done gears multiple times. so if i were to regear in thoery i would bump it up to rough 13k correct or no?!


my plans for the truck are.

S&B cold air intake. DONE
EXhaust
Daibo sport turner
4:10 or 4:56 gears
Sulastic shackles
Traction Bars.

 

[scHemi]

You can regear all you want but you can't Change the factory rating stickers and if you get caught and put on scales the weight sticker is what the police, DOT officer will go by. Doesn't matter if you regear and you can pull it. The factory says your over wright towing and you will be fined and possibly vehicle impoundment

 

[WranglerCody]

yeah. i gotta weigh the rigs and see where they stand. thanks for the input fellas

 

[Ratket]

you're pay load should be a little over 3k. I'd put them on a trailer and go weigh it.. you would might be ok.

 

[14hemiexpress]

you're pay load should be a little over 3k. I'd put them on a trailer and go weigh it.. you would might be ok.

He has the 5.7l, his gvw is either 8800 or 9k not the 10k that the 6.4l's have unfortuneitly.

 

[Robert 14]

Look at your weight in your registration for the truck and trailer. I bumped mine up so I run legal.

 

[TRCM]

You can regear all you want but you can't Change the factory rating stickers and if you get caught and put on scales the weight sticker is what the police, DOT officer will go by. Doesn't matter if you regear and you can pull it. The factory says your over wright towing and you will be fined and possibly vehicle impoundment

Truth......

Look at your weight in your registration for the truck and trailer. I bumped mine up so I run legal.

Registration or not, legally, you are still limited by the numbers the factory put on the door, and if caught, you can be fined or jailed for a fraudulent registration because you intentionally put higher numbers on it.

 

[derag2]

Truth......



Registration or not, legally, you are still limited by the numbers the factory put on the door, and if caught, you can be fined or jailed for a fraudulent registration because you intentionally put higher numbers on it.

I don't know about going that far.... I've always done 13ton plates. On my 3/4 tons and our work trucks have been that way for years.... never had an issue. Only issues is when your under plated. Most the time as long as your axel weights are good your fine... and as long as you have a cdl when your in cdl territory your good...

 

[txcobowhunter]

I don't know about going that far.... I've always done 13ton plates. On my 3/4 tons and our work trucks have been that way for years.... never had an issue. Only issues is when your under plated. Most the time as long as your axel weights are good your fine... and as long as you have a cdl when your in cdl territory your good...

Biggest issue would be if you were to get into an accident. Whether your fault or not, If you are over the manufacturers limitations, you will get hammered.