Towing requirements

[bigfink14]

I currently have a 2009 Dodge ram 1500 with tow rating of 10.400# & payload rating of 1600#. I currently pull a 27' travel trailer with a GVWR of 7900#. Can I switch to a 5th wheel with the curent truck if I stay within the max axel rating?

 

[toyzrus]

Where did you come up with your numbers they don't seem right for a 1500. I have a 2012 hemi and my tow is 8650 and payload is 14 something. I was towing a fifth 26' weighing 5640 and just bought a 30' which weighs 7360 and pin 1210. Make sure you have the correct numbers for your truck.

 

[C Nash]

Think you will find that the truck will handle a 5th wheel of the same weight much better.

 

[Grandview Trailer Sa]

Your right Nash, but I don't agree with the numbers the poster gave either. We had a customer the other day with a 2008 Dodge HEMI the other day, his truck was rated around 8,000.

 

[toyzrus]

I hope this helps.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab - TOWING CAPACITIES & PAYLOADS



Quad Cab 4x2 - ST



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



3.7L V6 (EKG)

A4

42RLE (DGV)

3.92

6,700

1,810

4,863

8,500

3,450



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,730

4,946

11,500

6,350



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,730

4,946

12,500

7,350



5.7L V8 (EZD)
A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.21

6,700

1,680

4,992

11,000

5,800



5.7L V8 (EZD)
A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,680

4,992

13,000

7,800



5.7L V8 (EZD)
A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,680

4,992

14,000

8,800



Quad Cab 4x2 - SLT



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,660

5,017

11,500

6,300



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,660

5,017

12,500

7,300



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,610

5,060

10,500

5,250



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,610

5,060

11,500

6,250



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.21

6,700

1,610

5,063

11,000

5,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,610

5,063

13,000

7,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,610

5,063

14,000

8,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,570

5,106

12,000

6,700



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,570

5,106

13,000

7,700



Quad Cab 4x2 - LARAMIE



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.21

6,700

1,610

5,063

11,000

5,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,610

5,063

13,000

7,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,610

5,063

14,000

8,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,570

5,106

12,000

6,700



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,570

5,106

13,000

7,700



Quad Cab 4x4 - ST



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,470

5,200

11,500

6,100



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,470

5,200

12,500

7,100



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,430

5,246

13,000

7,550



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,430

5,246

14,000

8,550



Quad Cab 4x4 - SLT



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,400

5,271

11,500

6,050



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,400

5,271

12,500

7,050



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,360

5,314

10,500

5,000



4.7L V8 (EVE)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,360

5,314

11,500

6,000



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,360

5,317

13,000

7,500



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,360

5,317

14,000

8,500



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,320

5,360

12,000

6,450



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,320

5,360

13,000

7,450



Quad Cab 4x4 - LARAMIE



Engine

Trans Type

Trans- mission

Axle Ratio

GVWR

Payload

Base Weight

GCWR

Max Trail



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,610

5,063

13,000

7,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,610

5,063

14,000

8,750



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.55

6,700

1,570

5,106

12,000

6,700



5.7L V8 (EZD)

A5

545RFE (DGQ)

3.92

6,700

1,570

5,106

13,000

7,700





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[bigfink14]

I currently have a 2009 Dodge ram 1500 with tow rating of 10.400# & payload rating of 1600#. I currently pull a 27' travel trailer with a GVWR of 7900#. Can I switch to a 5th wheel with the curent truck if I stay within the max axel rating?

Ok just checked the Dodge web site, towing capacity is 9100# & payload is 14.000. The booklet I got with the truck with tow package had those larger numbers.

 

[bigfink14]

I checked the Dodge web site & found out my tow max is 9100#. Apparently I had bum info from a towing package book that came with the truck.

 

[toyzrus]

No problem, Now all you need to do is find your fifth, install your hitch and hit the road. You will not beleive the differance towing a fifth vs your tt.