I’m trying to figure out the max towing capacity of my truck which is a 19 Bighorn 1500 4x4 with a 5.7L hemi, no etorque, and a 3.21 gear ratio. I see conflicting numbers that range from 6800 to 8200, just trying to figure out what is right.
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True Towing Capacity
- Thread starter DolfanRAM
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Have you checked your door panel
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Go here and configure your truck and it will tell you your towing capacity.
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Remember, the max towing number...it is with only 300lbs and the hitch in the truck.
Using your payload number on the door jamb to find your base weight.
GVWR minus payload equals base weight
Your GVWR will be 7100 and your GCWR will be 13900. That is what your combination can weigh. Your truck, passengers, trailer and cargo.
Lets say your door jamb says your payload is 1600
7100 minus 1600 equals 5500.
So you then take 5500 from 13900
You can have 8400 lbs of cargo passenger and trailer.
RAM gives 470 lb allowance...so so 7930 for trailer...but this also includes tongue weight @ 10%
So 7137 would be max trailer weight.
But, unfortunately most people weigh more than the allotted allowance or carry more cargo and travel trailers have about 14% tongue weight
Hope this makes sense. If not ask specific questions. We have done these calculations so many times. Lots of info here.
Using your payload number on the door jamb to find your base weight.
GVWR minus payload equals base weight
Your GVWR will be 7100 and your GCWR will be 13900. That is what your combination can weigh. Your truck, passengers, trailer and cargo.
Lets say your door jamb says your payload is 1600
7100 minus 1600 equals 5500.
So you then take 5500 from 13900
You can have 8400 lbs of cargo passenger and trailer.
RAM gives 470 lb allowance...so so 7930 for trailer...but this also includes tongue weight @ 10%
So 7137 would be max trailer weight.
But, unfortunately most people weigh more than the allotted allowance or carry more cargo and travel trailers have about 14% tongue weight
Hope this makes sense. If not ask specific questions. We have done these calculations so many times. Lots of info here.
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You can not use just the configuration. You have to use the look up my vehicle tab at the bottom and enter your VIN.Ram Towing | Find the Best Truck for Your Towing Needs
Find everything you need to know about Ram towing capacity, payload & more here. Discover the best Ram truck or van that fits your towing needs today.www.ramtrucks.com
Go here and configure your truck and it will tell you your towing capacity.
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Otherwise you are getting the generic number...which is for a tradesman trim.
nburd
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Also If you register your truck at the Ram Owners site, it tells you your towing capacity.
smashweights
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Register on Mopar.com using Vin. Gives your specs and more
