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Originally Posted by NeedlessToSay
I have a 2017/2500 Ram 4x4 Mega Cab w/short bed (6.4)...
I am planning on buying a 2018 Keystone Montana 375FL and am concerned that I will be able to tow it safely.
When I read the towing capability on their brochure it said GVWR 15,240 lbs.
On the sticker inside driver's door it said GVWR 10,000 lbs.
The 5er's travel wight was 11,868 lbs!
Am I good or do I need to change?
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First, go weigh your truck with it loaded, all normal passengers, fuel, firewood, etc. Get front and rear axle weights. Subtract that from the 10000 GVWR of the truck. That is the most the truck can carry. Now, get rear axle weight, subtract it from the Gawr number in the door jam, that is how much pin weight you can have.
Also, realize a gas engine will loose about 3.5% of it' power for each 1000ft of elevation increase.
For me, no way would I tow a 42ft 5th wheel, with a SWR gas truck.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's