Exdeus
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- Ram Year
- 2017 RAM 2500
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- Cummins
Hey Folks. Have a 2017 RAM 2500 Cummins Laramie. It has the 68RFE transmission with a max payload of 2,160 pounds and a 17,460 pound towing capacity (class 5 receiver) per my door sticker and VIN. I will have an AEV front bumper and winch on it shortly which will reduce it a few hundred pounds.
I typically carry a Four Wheel Camper in the bed but will be selling that and likely getting a smaller RV or travel trailer. In looking at the fifth wheels, it seems that they all will pretty well put me at or over payload. I am mostly seeing 1,700 pound hitch weights or more for fifth wheels, even the ones that claim they are "1/2 ton compatible" have a 1,200 pound dry hitch weight. Am I accurate in how I am looking at this? Surprised me a little bit seeing as it is the diesel with the towing package. My truck has a gooseneck hitch but would need to add a fifth wheel hitch if I went that route. Just a little surprised at hitch weight on this.
Now I could obviously get nearly any travel trailer to tow as my max hitch weight would be 1,200 pounds with the class 5 and I can tow up to the 17k (no desire to), but would never get close. Guessing the 5th wheels are really more meant for the 3500 - 5500 trucks? Was hoping to get a 5th wheel due to the easier/cleaner towing and handling, but all good if not. Just want to validate my logic here.
Thanks!
I typically carry a Four Wheel Camper in the bed but will be selling that and likely getting a smaller RV or travel trailer. In looking at the fifth wheels, it seems that they all will pretty well put me at or over payload. I am mostly seeing 1,700 pound hitch weights or more for fifth wheels, even the ones that claim they are "1/2 ton compatible" have a 1,200 pound dry hitch weight. Am I accurate in how I am looking at this? Surprised me a little bit seeing as it is the diesel with the towing package. My truck has a gooseneck hitch but would need to add a fifth wheel hitch if I went that route. Just a little surprised at hitch weight on this.
Now I could obviously get nearly any travel trailer to tow as my max hitch weight would be 1,200 pounds with the class 5 and I can tow up to the 17k (no desire to), but would never get close. Guessing the 5th wheels are really more meant for the 3500 - 5500 trucks? Was hoping to get a 5th wheel due to the easier/cleaner towing and handling, but all good if not. Just want to validate my logic here.
Thanks!