1996 Dodge 3500 V10 Towing Adv
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02-04-2004, 01:25 AM
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1996 Dodge 3500 V10 Towing Adv
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Just purchased a 1996 Dodge 3500 XLTV10 Dually for the purpose of pulling a 5th wheel travel trailer. Don't know which transmission, gear ratio I have but would appreciate any info about how much weight I can tow either on flat terrain or in mountains. Thanks so much for any comments or help you can provide.<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0"></P>
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02-05-2004, 03:03 AM
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1996 Dodge 3500 V10 Towing Adv
Hi Dice.
I had a '95 Dodge Ram 2500 (SRW) with the V-10 and recall a tow rating
of about 13,300. The 4x2 had a tow rating of 13,600. I
suspect your slightly heavier 3500 DRW will have a tow rating in that
ballpark.
That should give you a wide range of 5th wheel trailers, up to ~38 feet
with dual slide-outs. Just be sure to keep the GVWR of the
trailer under your truck's tow rating.
- Dave
I had a '95 Dodge Ram 2500 (SRW) with the V-10 and recall a tow rating
of about 13,300. The 4x2 had a tow rating of 13,600. I
suspect your slightly heavier 3500 DRW will have a tow rating in that
ballpark.
That should give you a wide range of 5th wheel trailers, up to ~38 feet
with dual slide-outs. Just be sure to keep the GVWR of the
trailer under your truck's tow rating.
- Dave
