With 4.10 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio (); href="http://www-5.dodge.com/towing5/D/vehicle_2_weight_results.jsp?franchise=D&year=5&familyMarket=U&familyDivision=T&vehicleFamily=RAM_2500&model=2500+SLT&bdy_style=U%255ET%255ERAM_2500%255E5%255E2500+SLT%255EQUAD+CAB%255E4WD&bed_wheel=U%255ET%255ER#"> You Can Tow 12800 lbs
Posted 2009-01-02 11:07 AM (#96818 - in reply to #96795) Subject: RE: How much trailer can I pull
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Yes, some trailers out there really do not have the correct axles, tires and wheel therefor the trailer does not show the correct weight! So if you was going by the tag on the trailer you figures could be off.
Posted 2009-01-02 12:03 PM (#96819 - in reply to #96625) Subject: RE: How much trailer can I pull
Location: KY
Those manufacturer guides do not include pulling a gooseneck do they? I have an 06 Ram 2500 regular cab long bed auto trans and pull an 8' lq 3 horse with it. I had 3k pounds of feed in the bed recently and the truck did feel unstable, but never has with the trailer, so can anyone explain about the difference between pulling a conventional hitch and pulling a gooseneck?
Posted 2009-01-02 12:46 PM (#96821 - in reply to #96819) Subject: RE: How much trailer can I pull
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
The gooseneck will put more weight over and in front of the axle. The bumper pull or "conventional hitch" puts the weight behind the axle!
"I had 3k pounds of feed in the bed recently and the truck did feel unstable"
Did you have this toward the back of the bed or where? If you had it toward the back, this is the problem, when hauling that much weight it needs to be more toward the front of the bed or over the axle.
My 07 Dodge books shows info on conventional hitchs and 5th wheel hitches which is the close to the same type set up at the gooseneck hitch. (mounts in the same location)
Posted 2009-01-05 3:01 PM (#96969 - in reply to #96625) Subject: RE: How much trailer can I pull
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
From Lindzso:
So it looks like I am right at capacity with 2 horses at 1800 total and tack etc.? Is this too much for my truck? I really do appreciate all the help.
Actually, you have a margin of 2800 pounds for horses, tack, passenger, and feed. 12,800 pound max minus 10,000 pound trailer.
However, using 20% of 12,800 is 2560 pounds in payload and your truck ratings show a payload of only 1950.
Adding the loaded weight of the trailer (12800) to the curb weight of your truck (7050) is still under your GCWR of 20,000.
Depending on where you'll be hauling - if it's all flat - you'll probably be okay. However, if you live in the mountains, you might want to reconsider the wear and tear on the tow vehicle.
You also have to take into consideration water weight in the trailer tanks.
How much trailer can I pull
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