I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW, long bed. I pull a 2012 Airstream Classic that weighs about 7,700 lbs. I use a weight distributing hitch, and it pulls well. My question is this. I'd like to take my golf cart on some of our RV trips. It fits in the bed of the pickup, and the tailgate will close. The cart weighs about 600-800 lbs. (my estimate). Will this over load the pickup? Can the extra weight be compensated for with the weight distributing hitch?
Thank you for your response.

 

I doubt you will be overloading a 3500.....

 

Your trailer tongue weight is the number you're looking for. Should be at least 10% of the trailer weight and no more than the max allowed on the hitch. Subtract your tongue weight from your available payload, and that's what you have left for cargo & passengers.

IME, most 1-ton SRW axles will carry a lot more weight than the stated rating.... just by putting on stronger tires. Not legally, mind you...