mpolsue1
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I see a couple questions recently asked that are similar to mine, but some of the numbers are different, plus I haven't even started shopping for a TT yet (that is tomorrow LOL!)
So, I'm asking you folks that have been around the block a few times how much of a TT GVWR my truck might will handle. Plus, if there is anything else I haven't thought to ask, I am ready to listen. I do have minimal towing experience with a light cattle trailer and a fifth wheel used for trailer rides.
2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition w/ 5.7L V8 HEMI, Trans A8 8HP70, Axle Ratio of 3.21.
GVWR (from sticker: 6900 lbs.
Payload: sticker Combined weight of passengers and cargo should never exceed 1475 lbs.
GAWR: sticker Front 3700 lbs/ Rear 3900 lbs.
GCVWR: This was not listed on the sticker to my knowledge. I got this number from the 2017 RAM 1500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant and came up with 13,800 GCWR. I have to admit that I do not understand what this number means very well and how it equates to how heavy my trailer can be.
Max. Trailer Weight Rating is 8070 (from chart).
We will be looking at travel trailers starting tomorrow (not in a tremendous hurry, but want to start looking around), so what would some ballpark figures regarding how much (TT GVWR) I could pull without getting blown off the highway in my 1500. I am going to try to keep the TT under 25 feet in length. THat is the plan anyway lol. Opinions welcome too lol.
Thank you very much and I do appreciate this forum!
Mark & Sandy
So, I'm asking you folks that have been around the block a few times how much of a TT GVWR my truck might will handle. Plus, if there is anything else I haven't thought to ask, I am ready to listen. I do have minimal towing experience with a light cattle trailer and a fifth wheel used for trailer rides.
2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition w/ 5.7L V8 HEMI, Trans A8 8HP70, Axle Ratio of 3.21.
GVWR (from sticker: 6900 lbs.
Payload: sticker Combined weight of passengers and cargo should never exceed 1475 lbs.
GAWR: sticker Front 3700 lbs/ Rear 3900 lbs.
GCVWR: This was not listed on the sticker to my knowledge. I got this number from the 2017 RAM 1500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant and came up with 13,800 GCWR. I have to admit that I do not understand what this number means very well and how it equates to how heavy my trailer can be.
Max. Trailer Weight Rating is 8070 (from chart).
We will be looking at travel trailers starting tomorrow (not in a tremendous hurry, but want to start looking around), so what would some ballpark figures regarding how much (TT GVWR) I could pull without getting blown off the highway in my 1500. I am going to try to keep the TT under 25 feet in length. THat is the plan anyway lol. Opinions welcome too lol.
Thank you very much and I do appreciate this forum!
Mark & Sandy