Payload capacity/tow question

[RVTRKN]

4X4 is a must for me, this is what I don't want to happen to me. >>>>

 

[RVTRKN]

Here's my launch on Lake Mohave, Its also my avatar.

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

Yeah, it does take a little. If you need 4X4 it's a small price to pay. I shouldn't and wouldn't need it given my plans.

Wow, so it looks like I have same basic truck with 4WD but have Aisun trans so minus 200 lbs PL for that plus my GVW is 12300, so my PL of 4070 seems about right.
Also I like my 4WD as much for the low range as for the extra traction.

 

[lovegolf44]

Wow, so it looks like I have same basic truck with 4WD but have Aisun trans so minus 200 lbs PL for that plus my GVW is 12300, so my PL of 4070 seems about right.
Also I like my 4WD as much for the low range as for the extra traction.

You also have the HO, I don't.

 

[RVTRKN]

The Aisin weighs alot, its almost double the size of the 68rfe if you were to compare them side by side.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Double is a bit of a stretch. It's about 100 lbs heavier. The 2019 and 2020 HO trucks got a beefier transfer case too.

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

When I was looking at new trucks, seems like PL went down 200#s if it had Aisun but towing went up about 4500-5000#s. Seemed like a good trade-off to me.️‍♀️

 

[RVTRKN]

Those pictures are deceptive, I've seen them in person sitting side by side at a rally. It was impressively larger, in fact I wondered how it even fit into the truck, it was so much bigger.

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

That's what she said!!!!!

 

[RVTRKN]

LMAO,

 

[Brutal_HO]

Those pictures are deceptive, I've seen them in person sitting side by side at a rally. It was impressively larger, in fact I wondered how it even fit into the truck, it was so much bigger.

Lots of lube I'd imagine.

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

Speaking from experience, I'm guessing?

 

[Brutal_HO]

Speaking from experience, I'm guessing?

A gentleman never tells.

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

A gentleman never tells.

No, but I have been known to brag

 

[Plum Cra Zy]

Every 10 years or so!!!!!!!

 

[Marshfly]

I’m curious. All you guys with 3500 SRW trucks, what is your payload? When looking at the towing specs on the RAM webpage I dont see these huge differences in payload until you step up to a DRW. Am I misreading these charts?

3500 SRW 6.7 Standard Megacab Longhorn 4wd 3935 PL 19935 Towing.

If you are pulling a 5th wheel buying a 2500 makes zero sense. Zero.

Frankly, I don't think 2500s make any sense whatsoever. Either you need a half ton or an HD truck. And then the only decision is SRW 3500 or DRW 3500. There is zero downside to an SRW 3500 over a 2500. None.

 

[Huskerz1]

3500 SRW 6.7 Standard Megacab Longhorn 4wd 3935 PL 19935 Towing.

If you are pulling a 5th wheel buying a 2500 makes zero sense. Zero.

Frankly, I don't think 2500s make any sense whatsoever. Either you need a half ton or an HD truck. And then the only decision is SRW 3500 or DRW 3500. There is zero downside to an SRW 3500 over a 2500. None.

Completely agree. I was a rookie when I bought my 2500 for my towing. Payload was not enough and I had to beef up the suspension. Should've got a 3500 SRW at the least from the get go. .

 

[Brutal_HO]

3500 SRW 6.7 Standard Megacab Longhorn 4wd 3935 PL 19935 Towing.

If you are pulling a 5th wheel buying a 2500 makes zero sense. Zero.

Frankly, I don't think 2500s make any sense whatsoever. Either you need a half ton or an HD truck. And then the only decision is SRW 3500 or DRW 3500. There is zero downside to an SRW 3500 over a 2500. None.

A gas 2500 can pull a small 5th just fine for lots of people and has enough payload and possibly a better ride, better off-road manners. Not everyone pulls a triple axle behemoth TH or drop-frame full time rig.

 

[Kimo7]

Nailed it !!

A gas 2500 can pull a small 5th just fine for lots of people and has enough payload and possibly a better ride, better off-road manners. Not everyone pulls a triple axle behemoth TH or drop-frame full time rig.

 

[elephantrider]

my 2500 serves my towing purposes perfectly. it also gets groceries and is a star road tripper. didn't need a 1 ton, but more than a halfer.