Can Ram Long Horn 1500 Pull RV with 2100 Lb Tongue Weight
Question:
I have a Ram Long Horn 1500 4x4, can it handle pulling my RVwith 2100LBS tongue weight?
asked by: Berd
Expert Reply:
The tongue weight of a trailer is usually about 10 to 15 percent of its total weight. Given that, RV you describe likely weighs between 21,000 and 25,000 lbs. If you're speaking of a bumper pull trailer, it's likely that the weight of the trailer would exceed the towing capacity of the truck.
You don't mention the model year of your Ram, but there probably isn't a bumper pull type hitch available for your truck that would have the necessary capacity.
If you were speaking of a fifth wheel RV, you might be able to tow it, since the tongue or pin weight will be resting directly on or just forward of the rear truck axle. You can determine the capacity of your truck by looking on the ID sticker on the driver's side door jamb. The sticker should list the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) which is the maximum combined allowable weight of the tow vehicle plus the trailer. If you subtract the weight of the truck (curb weight plus cargo and passengers) from the GCWR, you'll have the maximum allowable trailer weight.
If you'd care to provide the model year of your Ram and more information about the trailer (bumper pull or fifth wheel) and its total weight, I'd be glad to make some specific recommendations for you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2550 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2550 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Shop: B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Video: Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford F-350 - Curt
- Q&A: Comparing B&W And Draw-Tite Class V Trailer Hitches For 2004 Ford F-250/350 King Ranch
- Q&A: Additional Dimensions of Curt Trailer Hitch # C15410
- Shop: Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Q&A: Mounting Flange to Top of Crossbar Dimensions for Curt 15410 Class V Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Bumpers
- Video: Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Ford F-250 - B&W
- Q&A: Dimensions of B&W Trailer Hitch Receiver BWHDRH25230
- Q&A: Will the Curt Hitch Part # C14355 fit a 2004 Ford F-250 with a Ranch Hand Bumper
- Q&A: Maximum Towing Capacity of the Curt Class V Trailer Hitch With or Without Weight Distribution System
- Shop: Performance Chip Tuners
- Q&A: Dimensions for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15410 For 2005 Ford F-350 With Utility Bed
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar
- Shop: Shocker 2-5/16" Hitch Ball with 1-1/4" Shank- 20K
- Video: Review of Lippert Replacement Window Release Keys for Snap-In Windows - LC429436
- Video: Westin HDX Punch Plate Grille Guard Review
- Video: Review of Westin Bumper - Replacement Step Bumper and Install Kit - 20009-92240
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: hitch
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
on Trailer Hitch
