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[Jonathan19Limited]

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I really screwed up with the sunroof and off road package. Can I just add 112lbs to my payload by removing the skidplates? Also, I have an MX4 Tonneau cover that must weigh 100#s.

We were going to look for a small travel trailer, someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think I am limited to trailers in the 400# hitch weight range.

FYI I removed all of my skid plates and they weighed 80lbs all in. The rest of the off road package weight is in the front tow hooks and heavier spare tire.

 

[jdawgjm]

FYI I removed all of my skid plates and they weighed 80lbs all in. The rest of the off road package weight is in the front tow hooks and heavier spare tire.

If I was towing a travel trailer honestly it’s not worth all the hassle of a half ton. Go HD and go low trim. Might be cheaper than the half ton. Also they all feel rough so getting a higher trim is pointless. Want leather, then just go aftermarket.

There are so many things you need you consider.

Weight of propane. Where is the propane. Did you empty tanks? Can you? Did you load the RV correctly? What if you have to be selective? What if you want to change trailers cause you hate the current?

Get an HD, don’t even think about all these little stressors that add up. Hitch up, and go. Load the fam, extended fam, the dog, and drive.

 

[SnowBlaZR2]

If I was towing a travel trailer honestly it’s not worth all the hassle of a half ton. Go HD and go low trim. Might be cheaper than the half ton. Also they all feel rough so getting a higher trim is pointless. Want leather, then just go aftermarket.

There are so many things you need you consider.

Weight of propane. Where is the propane. Did you empty tanks? Can you? Did you load the RV correctly? What if you have to be selective? What if you want to change trailers cause you hate the current?

Get an HD, don’t even think about all these little stressors that add up. Hitch up, and go. Load the fam, extended fam, the dog, and drive.

I don't agree. If we weren't full time and were only towing ours once a month or less, I'd keep our 1500 no questions. It tows well and is much better around town.

We spend a lot of time on the road, in the truck. When we go to a 3500, it'll be a loaded up Limited.

 

[jdawgjm]

I don't agree. If we weren't full time and were only towing ours once a month or less, I'd keep our 1500 no questions. It tows well and is much better around town.

We spend a lot of time on the road, in the truck. When we go to a 3500, it'll be a loaded up Limited.

if you have the money and full time go for it.
I’ve seen really lux aftermarket upholstery and outstanding aftermarket sound systems on lower trims.

 

[SnowBlaZR2]

if you have the money and full time go for it.
I’ve seen really lux aftermarket upholstery and outstanding aftermarket sound systems on lower trims.

I don't know which trim stops including the safety features I have on my Laramie, but that's definitely a hard line for me.

 

[runamuck]

you can easily tow a nice travel trailer with a 1500. I towed our 28' 6000# travel trailer all over the place with my '19 laramie..BUT it had the 5.7 and 3.92 rear end and 33 gal tank and off road. I could easily cruise at 70 on the highway but of course gas mileage would suffer at maybe 8. generally I stuck to 68 or so and unless fighting a headwind or hilly terrain, I got anywhere from 8.5-10. you are facing an uphill battle for getting the limited which has less payload. my laramie had 1324# and the tongue wt. of my trailer was around 600# depending on how we packed. I put airbags and ran 25# typically. I also ran a few more # in the tires and I swapped out the sway bar to a Helwig. doesnt increase payload but stiffens up the rear end a little.

 

[jdawgjm]

Ya the limited is kind of a pig when it comes to towing. Better to get one with less options.

 

[JerryBsizzle]

Ya the limited is kind of a pig when it comes to towing. Better to get one with less options.

Pig is good, dog is bad

 

[irishwake63]

Still trying to figure what I can tow my camper is 5500 dry and 630 toungue I have the 3.22 rear diff and the 5.7

 

[Nsleone]

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Still trying to figure what I can tow my camper is 5500 dry and 630 toungue I have the 3.22 rear diff and the 5.7

You my friend have plenty to tow that camper… nice payload!

 

[jdawgjm]

Pig is good, dog is bad

Your so right.

 

[Casull]

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Still trying to figure what I can tow my camper is 5500 dry and 630 toungue I have the 3.22 rear diff and the 5.7

Beat mine by 10 lbs. You will be fine.

 

[canarygrass]

I'm looking at a limited with 1,054 pounds of payload capacity. 1-2 times per year I tow an Ice shack with a 450 pound tongue weight and I routinely tow a Lund boat with my family that has a tongue weight of 300ish pounds. I'm kind of leery about the low payload and ideally want something with around 1,300. Am I just being paranoid or is my gut accurate in that 1,054 is cutting it way too close for towing a family and boat?

 

[CalvinC]

I'm looking at a limited with 1,054 pounds of payload capacity. 1-2 times per year I tow an Ice shack with a 450 pound tongue weight and I routinely tow a Lund boat with my family that has a tongue weight of 300ish pounds. I'm kind of leery about the low payload and ideally want something with around 1,300. Am I just being paranoid or is my gut accurate in that 1,054 is cutting it way too close for towing a family and boat?

I mean you are not paranoid, the Ram (and Tundra) have a bit lower payload than the rest of the half ton options, trim for trim. IMHO worth it if you are not hauling for a living, and if you are towing huge recreationally then an HD's for you.

Since you know your tongue and payload weights, math should provide your answer:
Is ~600lbs enough to accommodate the weight of all family members and their stuff inside the cab and bed?

If not, how far are you over, and how far are you towing? If the answers are not much, I'm sure its fine, so long as you understand the risks of being over your numbers.

 

[Ramit392]

I mean you are not paranoid, the Ram (and Tundra) have a bit lower payload than the rest of the half ton options, trim for trim. IMHO worth it if you are not hauling for a living, and if you are towing huge recreationally then an HD's for you.

Since you know your tongue and payload weights, math should provide your answer:
Is ~600lbs enough to accommodate the weight of all family members and their stuff inside the cab and bed?

If not, how far are you over, and how far are you towing? If the answers are not much, I'm sure its fine, so long as you understand the risks of being over your numbers.

I'm looking at a limited with 1,054 pounds of payload capacity. 1-2 times per year I tow an Ice shack with a 450 pound tongue weight and I routinely tow a Lund boat with my family that has a tongue weight of 300ish pounds. I'm kind of leery about the low payload and ideally want something with around 1,300. Am I just being paranoid or is my gut accurate in that 1,054 is cutting it way too close for towing a family and boat?

I'm looking at a limited with 1,054 pounds of payload capacity. 1-2 times per year I tow an Ice shack with a 450 pound tongue weight and I routinely tow a Lund boat with my family that has a tongue weight of 300ish pounds. I'm kind of leery about the low payload and ideally want something with around 1,300. Am I just being paranoid or is my gut accurate in that 1,054 is cutting it way too close for towing a family and boat?

You my friend have plenty to tow that camper… nice payload!

You my friend have plenty to tow that camper… nice payload!Yo

Beat mine by 10 lbs. You will be fine.

You will pull 6000 Lbs easy with a Ram 1500 no problem. I have owned 5 Ram 1500 with 392 gears and pulled 12000 lb Camper no issues at all. I have pulled 6200 Lb Pontoon boats with ease not even being an issue at all. All short range pulls like 200 miles max round trips.....If your pulling long range you might want a 2500 gas or Diesel .but that would cost much more. I don't think the 322 gear is all that much reduced in pull Cap. for pulling 6000 Lbs. The Ram payloads are lower than the other trucks in 1500 series but higher in pull Caps.

 

[Ramit392]

If I was towing a travel trailer honestly it’s not worth all the hassle of a half ton. Go HD and go low trim. Might be cheaper than the half ton. Also they all feel rough so getting a higher trim is pointless. Want leather, then just go aftermarket.

There are so many things you need you consider.

Weight of propane. Where is the propane. Did you empty tanks? Can you? Did you load the RV correctly? What if you have to be selective? What if you want to change trailers cause you hate the current?

Get an HD, don’t even think about all these little stressors that add up. Hitch up, and go. Load the fam, extended fam, the dog, and drive.

Can do the same thing with a 1500 Ram properly equipped without any issues at all unless your pulling over 10 to 12 k all the time long distances for much savings over a 2500 HD in Ram trucks..

 

[Ramit392]

you can easily tow a nice travel trailer with a 1500. I towed our 28' 6000# travel trailer all over the place with my '19 laramie..BUT it had the 5.7 and 3.92 rear end and 33 gal tank and off road. I could easily cruise at 70 on the highway but of course gas mileage would suffer at maybe 8. generally I stuck to 68 or so and unless fighting a headwind or hilly terrain, I got anywhere from 8.5-10. you are facing an uphill battle for getting the limited which has less payload. my laramie had 1324# and the tongue wt. of my trailer was around 600# depending on how we packed. I put airbags and ran 25# typically. I also ran a few more # in the tires and I swapped out the sway bar to a Helwig. doesnt increase payload but stiffens up the rear end a little.

Agree I have done same with even more weight with out airbags using my stock air suspension and the truck does just fine and the last 5 I have owned as well all laramies. Changing nothing but stock tires out to Michelins.

 

[SnowBlaZR2]

I don't agree. If we weren't full time and were only towing ours once a month or less, I'd keep our 1500 no questions. It tows well and is much better around town.

We spend a lot of time on the road, in the truck. When we go to a 3500, it'll be a loaded up Limited.

After moving into a diesel F-350, this statement still holds up in my opinion.

The Super Duty unquestionably tows better and I'm glad we have it as much as we tow, but if we were weekenders, I'd have been more than happy to keep my Ram.

 

[Casull]

Here's mine.

 

[irishwake63]

Here's mine.

wow I am exactly 10 lbs higher than you you must have an add on more than I have