orin
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- Joined
- Jan 19, 2020
- Posts
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- Location
- colorado - soon to be AK
- Ram Year
- '09 2500 ST
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I've got a '09 2500 that I'll be using to tow an enclosed trailer up to AK. I've got a few general questions for folks with towing experience.
First, I am assuming that the factory hitch is a class IV, but I couldn't find any markings or stickers on it to confirm this. Checking the ramtrucks.com website with my VIN says the tow capacity is 8800 lbs, which seems to rule out class III. Anyone have thoughts or know another way to confirm the hitch class or capacity?
Second, I'm wondering about a weight distribution hitch. The enclosed trailer (6x12 or 7x14 dual axle) could weigh up to 7000 lbs fully loaded, we're moving and don't really know the exact weight of our stuff yet. And if weights work out there will be at least some stuff in the bed too. Not sure if this is enough weight to require a WD hitch or not.
Ultimately, before making the long trip up I will be hitting the scales to make sure things are looking good as far as tongue weight and axle loads. Which actually reminds me of one other thing, I didn't find a GCWR anywhere, only the max tow capacity and the GVWR. Anyone know where I could find the GCWR?
Appreciate the thoughts, just trying to get a close as possible to getting it right the first time around!
First, I am assuming that the factory hitch is a class IV, but I couldn't find any markings or stickers on it to confirm this. Checking the ramtrucks.com website with my VIN says the tow capacity is 8800 lbs, which seems to rule out class III. Anyone have thoughts or know another way to confirm the hitch class or capacity?
Second, I'm wondering about a weight distribution hitch. The enclosed trailer (6x12 or 7x14 dual axle) could weigh up to 7000 lbs fully loaded, we're moving and don't really know the exact weight of our stuff yet. And if weights work out there will be at least some stuff in the bed too. Not sure if this is enough weight to require a WD hitch or not.
Ultimately, before making the long trip up I will be hitting the scales to make sure things are looking good as far as tongue weight and axle loads. Which actually reminds me of one other thing, I didn't find a GCWR anywhere, only the max tow capacity and the GVWR. Anyone know where I could find the GCWR?
Appreciate the thoughts, just trying to get a close as possible to getting it right the first time around!