What is 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2018 Ram 2500 Diesel Short Bed 4x4
Question:
Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough. If my payload is 2380 lbs does this mean the RV pin weight + hitch in the truck bed + truck cargo + passengers cannot exceed 2380 lbs? Most mid-sized 5ers I’m looking at the pin weight alone is 2,000 lbs plus! Cannot believe the payload in the Ram 2500 is not higher.
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
I found the Ram trucks towing guide and put in the info you listed and the fifth wheel towing capacity is 17,280 lbs.
If you have the fifth wheel towing package the B and W Slider Companion part # BWRVK3670 would be exactly what you'd want as it has more capacity than needed, fits directly to your rail kit, and gives you the best all around hitch available. I attached a review video for more info on it as well.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Steve
8/5/2019
Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough. If my payload is 2380 lbs does this mean the RV pin weight + hitch in the truck bed + truck cargo + passengers cannot exceed 2380 lbs? Most mid-sized 5ers I’m looking at the pin weight alone is 2,000 lbs plus! Cannot believe the payload in the Ram 2500 is not higher.