Towing & Math

[AnnaBelle33]

I have a 2019 RAM 2500 Limited w/Diesel.

Looking at the door jam stickers it shows:
GAWR Front 6000
GAWR Rear 6040
GVWR 10,000

Then it shows Occupants & Cargo should not exceed 2,056

Attached is my Cat Scale report (without Airstream)

The tongue weight of the AS is 1,175

Does that mean that I only have 881 lbs left for me, my wife and all my gear that will be in the back of the truck? <I better lose some weight>!

[jeffmc306]

Hi Chas, we have a 2019 RAM 2500 Laramie but with the 6.4 gas engine. Our payload is 2940 lbs. The 900 lbs. can be attributed to the Diesel engine and is why many people choose a 3500 when going Diesel.

The good news is with your maximum rear axle rating it’s doubtful you’ll exceed it but go ahead and check it when you go to the CAT scale with your trailer and do a 3-way pass.

Below is our CAT ticket with the RAM alone and RAM, 27’ Globetrotter / Blue Ox WD disengaged. Our tongue weight is around 1100 lbs.

Hope that helps!
Jeff

[Pappy3393]

That is my understanding for payload capacity. You would think a RAM 2500, or any other 1 ton truck wouldn’t have to worry about capacities when it comes to towing an airstream. I have a RAm 2500 on order but with the gas engine. The diesel is a beast towing engine but it is much heavier than the gas version at about 900 lbs, which cuts into the payload capacity. I’m sure you will get all sorts of opinions because towing is one of the most controversial topics on this forum.

[djb75]

AnnaBelle - how did you arrive at your tongue weight? Also, do either your tongue weight or TV weights include your hitch weight? That can also be significant. Finally, did your TV weights include you or anything else that actually counts as payload? If so, remember that much payload is already reflected in your TV weight.

[AnnaBelle33]

Originally Posted by djb75

AnnaBelle - how did you arrive at your tongue weight? Also, do either your tongue weight or TV weights include your hitch weight? That can also be significant. Finally, did your TV weights include you or anything else that actually counts as payload? If so, remember that much payload is already reflected in your TV weight.

The tongue weight is from the AS brochure with batteries & LP. What is the difference from Tongue weight & hitch weight? No, I did not include any gear or people.

[jaybauman]

Originally Posted by AnnaBelle33

The tongue weight of the AS is 1,175

Does that mean that I only have 881 lbs left for me, my wife and all my gear that will be in the back of the truck? <I better lose some weight>!

The actual tongue weight on my 2019 Flying Cloud was about 300 lbs. more than Airstream says it is. I attribute this increase partly to my WD hitch and partly to the FB floor plan. You can sure put a lot of stuff under the front bed; that weight adds up quickly. I expect your real tongue weight will exceed the value you have stated, which means you'll have even less available payload than you think.

Of the "Big 3", Ram seems to offer the lowest payload on their turbo diesel units. As long as you invest in a very high quality weight distributing hitch and do not exceed your truck's axle load limits, your rig should be just fine even if you're exceeding payload capacity.

My Classic 33 is scheduled for delivery next month. I'm wondering what the scales will tell me about the real tongue weight. When does your arrive?

[SSquared]

I think the payload sticker in your door sticker assumes a 175 pound driver and a full fuel tank.



Your scale ticket shows 1700 pounds of available payload. What was in/on your truck at that time? Driver? Passenger? Full fuel tank? Anvil collection?

[AnnaBelle33]

Originally Posted by jaybauman

The actual tongue weight on my 2019 Flying Cloud was about 300 lbs. more than Airstream says it is. I attribute this increase partly to my WD hitch and partly to the FB floor plan. You can sure put a lot of stuff under the front bed; that weight adds up quickly. I expect your real tongue weight will exceed the value you have stated, which means you'll have even less available payload than you think.



Of the "Big 3", Ram seems to offer the lowest payload on their turbo diesel units. As long as you invest in a very high quality weight distributing hitch and do not exceed your truck's axle load limits, your rig should be just fine even if you're exceeding payload capacity.



My Classic 33 is scheduled for delivery next month. I'm wondering what the scales will tell me about the real tongue weight. When does your arrive?

It came offline Nov 5th. AS of Tampa says they hope to get it Dec 15th. I’m hoping for a great Christmas present.

[AnnaBelle33]

Originally Posted by SSquared

I think the payload sticker in your door sticker assumes a 175 pound driver and a full fuel tank.



Your scale ticket shows 1700 pounds of available payload. What was in/on your truck at that time? Driver? Passenger? Full fuel tank? Anvil collection?

Just me in cab. 3/4 tank of diesel. And all the bodies in the bed.

[wulfraat]

You’ve got 3000# before you hit your rear axle weight rating. You’ve got a lot of overhead. Don’t sweat it and don’t be concerned about a 10,000lb gvwr on a 3/4 ton.

Go by axle weight ratings and combined (truck+trailer) weight rating (CGVWR).