May be in a bit of trouble here. I just purchased a 23 foot Airstream after talking to my RAM sales rep first, who told me there would be no problem towing it due to max tow. Stupid me. Apparently my door jam payload is only 1,024. This won't work with a 650 pound tongue weight and four passengers, and about 200 pounds of non-removable accessories.
My Limited came with 22 rims and C rated tires, which from what I can tell, lower about 250-300 pounds off of payload when you compare VIN's of similar Limiteds that came with stock 20's. I removed my 22's and replaced with Ram Rebel 18's wrapped in E-rated Discovery tires. I know it won't officially change payload, but I hope to regain the 200-300 pounds in lost payload from the 22's. I don't mind being a couple hundred pounds over payload, but 400 is a bit worrisome. However, my real question is how do I find my VIN specific GCWR? I've looked all over and can't find it unlike how Chevy and Ford clearly state it. Instead, I put in a placeholder 13,900 I found on a website.
Trying to figure out if I need to jump to a 2500 or if I can keep the 1500 for a couple trips a year from OR to AZ. I've also attached my window sticker. Any help would be appreciated. Don't worry, I didn't pay sticker lol. = D
My Limited came with 22 rims and C rated tires, which from what I can tell, lower about 250-300 pounds off of payload when you compare VIN's of similar Limiteds that came with stock 20's. I removed my 22's and replaced with Ram Rebel 18's wrapped in E-rated Discovery tires. I know it won't officially change payload, but I hope to regain the 200-300 pounds in lost payload from the 22's. I don't mind being a couple hundred pounds over payload, but 400 is a bit worrisome. However, my real question is how do I find my VIN specific GCWR? I've looked all over and can't find it unlike how Chevy and Ford clearly state it. Instead, I put in a placeholder 13,900 I found on a website.
Trying to figure out if I need to jump to a 2500 or if I can keep the 1500 for a couple trips a year from OR to AZ. I've also attached my window sticker. Any help would be appreciated. Don't worry, I didn't pay sticker lol. = D