What size 5th Wheel Can a RAM 2500 tow?

What size 5th Wheel Can a RAM 2500 tow?

Payload capacity includes the weight added from the fifth wheel, passengers, and anything else resting on the truck frame. The Ram 2500 has a towing capacity of 17,540 pounds. Rams are well-known for their ability to tow and can easily handle most small to medium-sized fifth wheels.

What size trailer can a Ram 2500 pull?

The 6.7L Cummins® turbo diesel I6 engine is available on all trims except for the Power Wagon®. Upgrade to the diesel engine to get maximum towing out of your Ram 2500….Towing Capacity by Engine.

Can a RAM HD 3500 tow a 5th Wheel?

(Ask TFLtruck) We recently got the following question from Lynn. She is upgrading to a Ram HD 3500 dually to tow a big 5th wheel camping trailer. The particular truck configuration she is looking has an optional 3.42 rear axle ration, instead of a 3.73 or a 4.10.

How does the rear axle ratio affect towing?

She is upgrading to a Ram HD 3500 dually to tow a big 5th wheel camping trailer. The particular truck configuration she is looking has an optional 3.42 rear axle ration, instead of a 3.73 or a 4.10. The core of the question is: will she be able to tow a trailer that maxes out at 17,000 lbs, and how does the rear axle ratio affect towing?

What’s the rear axle ratio of a ram truck?

First of all, let’s look at the truck you are considering. It’s a 2017 Ram HD 3500 Laramie dually crew cab 4×4 with the 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel, 68RFE 6-speed automatic transmission, and an optional 3.42 rear axle ratio. Indeed, the rear axle ratio matters when talking about maximum towing capacity. Why? Here is what Ram says:

What’s the maximum weight for a fifth wheel hitch?

Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame. 8. The maximum tongue weight for Class V (receiver hitch) is limited to 1,800 lb. 9. A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. 10.

Is there a maximum tow capacity for a ram truck?

Did you notice that Ram only provides one maximum tow capacity (TWR) listing? Ford and Chevrolet provides separate tow capcities for 5th wheel and conventional towing. If you read the fine print, the max conventional tow rating is commonly limited by the hitch rating. However, always verify TWR by using the RV Tow Check app.

Can a Ram 3500 pull a 5th Wheel?

I tried pulling a 15k 5th wheel with a ‘18 Ram 3500 6.4 and 4.10 gears. On a 6% grade I went from 60 MPH to 45 MPH and both the engine and trans temps went up considerably. It was about 70* outside. If you get the ‘19 with the 8 speed and pull a travel trailer which pushes much wind than a 5th wheel, you will be ok.

What kind of trailer does Ram 2500 have?

2016 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant Max. Trailer Weight Rating REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 Axle Ratio GVWR Payload Base Weight GAWR Engine Transmission GCWR

How big is a fifth wheel tow on a truck?

If so, where would I find that information. Trailer Life Tow Guide doesn’t differentiate between the two types of towing. The tow capacity on my truck (Quad cab, 4X4, 5.7, 3.92 rear end) is 8500, he said a fifth wheel would add 1000 lbs to the capacity.