Hi all,

I just bought a used 2010 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 short bed (diesel). I am trying to find the gross combined vehicle weight. From what I can tell, the max trailer weight is 13,450. The manual refers to the label on the inside of the drivers door. But neither the max trailer weight or GCVW is listed on the label. I plan to buy a fifth wheel camper and need to make sure I don't exceed the towing limits. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

EB

 

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 9000 lbs
Payload [i] = 1985 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 7015 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 4346 lbs/4346 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 5200 lbs/6010 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 20000 lbs


Here's the thing... Gross combined is 20k, which means 13k trailer, but your payload is only around 1900 pounds - including you, your family, luggage, food, 5th wheel hitch, and the pin weight of your trailer.

We all know that these things are fine towing upwards of 20-30k, but legally it's nowhere near that. A set of airbags over the rear axle to eliminate squat and nobody will bat an eye at a 20k pound trailer with a 3k pin weight.

 

I have absolutely zero experience with 5th wheels, but a friend told me because the weight is over the axle and maybe combined with a set of bags the truck can easily tow over the recommended weight.

Maybe someone can help me out with this? I don't mean to take your thread over but maybe try and build off of it.

My truck has 3.73 gears, 2010 2500. Any thoughts on this?

I'm looking at buying a 5th wheel here in the next year, what weight range can/should I stay within?

 

These things will tow 30k pound loads without too much trouble, however, it's illegal. Don't get pulled over, and avoid weigh stations.

 

dumb question as i am a noob to pickups and rv's but have driven semi's in past. why would i go to a weigh station with an rv, i thought that was only for commercial vehicles and 2) what would happen if i was pulled over with a 14K lb trailer. not being a smart a$$ but truly curious.

 

I'm not really that familiar with over the road laws, but I'm also not fond of getting caught with my pants down by law enforcement. I gather they don't tend to bother with RVs. I rolled through a weigh station last summer with well over a 14k pound trailer and they didn't blink, so maybe they really don't care.

 

Old thread of course, but I've rolled in to a weigh station a few times without any issues, I suppose they think you're trying to pull ahead to get into the parking area that's usaully on the back side. I try and find ones that are not open and roll in because they usually leave the scales on.

 

Hey guys need more input on towing. I have a 2010 Dodge Diesel MegaCab 3/4 Ton short bed. My trailer dry weight is 11,273 lbs. I installed air bags and they really help the squat and tow swaying. Great improvement. The truck has no issue pulling the trailer. But i am really trying to determine the trucks towing capacity. As the other fellow noted the door sticker does not indicate the towing capacity. The manufactures sales book indicates about 12700 for the mega-cab. But i suspect it can do more.
Any concern for damaging tranny or other things if i pull over the 12700? I don't think i am over the 12700 but once loading the trailer with gear etc, it could be higher. Just worried about screwing something up.

If you are going to pull a 5th wheel and it iis near the trucks tow capacity, I strongly urge air bags. Camping world has good ones installed for about $500.00.

Any commments or help would be appreciated.

 

Welcome to DF!!!

http://www.dodge.com/towing/D/vehicl...E+Transmission lists an 09 at 12,600lbs so 12,700 is probably right. Can it tow more than that, hell yes. As long as you keep up with the service intervals everything should be fine for a long time.

 

Depends on how you drive. The 68rfe is an awesome tranny - IMHO it is better than the "Allison" found behind the Duramax. I would get an H&S programmer and run their Overdrive trans program. Just don't do stupid stuff like power braking in 4wd and it should last plenty long. Want to make it hold up even better, get an extra trans cooler with a cooling fan to keep temps under control.