How Much Can I Tow With my 2017 Ram 1500
Question:
Hello. I used to tow my trailer all over. It was a 2017 rockwood mini lite 2509S. I drive a 2017 dodge ram 1500. It is now a seasonal. I sold the mini lite for a 2012 shadow cruiser 280QBS. WeightDry Weight4,915 lbs.Payload Capacity2,615 lbs.GVWR7,530 lbs.Hitch Weight530 lbs. I will be towing it to my seasonal a 40 min drive. I believe my current class 4 WD hitch will not fit this trailer. The ball is the correct size, 2 5/16, but different set up none the less for the weight and sway bars. can I safely tow this the 40 min drive without having to make another purchase of a different hitch set up, just using the hitch and ball?
asked by: Brad C
Expert Reply:
To answer this question you will need to refer to your owners manual to see exactly what your truck is rated to haul. Please keep in mind this will vary depending on engine, cab size, transmission, gear ratio and other equipment.
I think you will be getting close to capacity but again you must check this in the manual. If you're hauling at the higher end of the trucks capacity a weight distribution system like the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part # RP66073.
Products Referenced in This Question
Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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