I did some searching and couldn't find any info. I just bought a 2006 2500 Mega Cab with the Cummins in it. I tow a tongue pull Weekend Warrior with a max weight of 11500lbs but it usually is around 8500lbs when we load it up. My question is about the OEM hitch and how much I can tow with it? I would assume I could tow up to the trucks capacity but it looks flimsy compared to the mammoth hitch my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 came with. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

 

I had no problems with my '06 2500 CTD MegaCab towing a 30' GearBox over Memorial Day Weekend 2200 miles. I was right around 12500 loaded.

 

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I assume you already have a weight distribution hitch for your travel trailer, slap it in your 06 and take off.

I will agree it does look a bit shy of what has been used in the past, but it is rated for the same weight.


Edit: WOW, three posts in less than a minute. . how do you like that

 

Thanks for the quick replies. I do have a weight distribution hitch and I feel better about slaping it in and going now. I can't wait to see what kind of difference there will be with the Cummins. I had the V10 for about 8 years. I put a true dual exhaust, towing chip, and air intake on it and it ran like a raped ape in the higher RPM's but the lower RPM range sucked IMO. Hopefully this will be cured with the Cummins.

 

you'll be wondering why you didnt get one before now

edit: and I bet you'll get better fuel mileage