Determining The Towing Capacity Of Your Truck
Question:
I want to buy fifth wheel dry wieght 14800 I have 2007 heavy duty Dodge Ram long bed four wheel drive 5.9 diesel is that to much for my truck?
asked by: Glenn
Expert Reply:
To find out your truck's max Gross Tow Weight (GTW) you have to subtract it's Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW or curb weight) from the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). These numbers can be found in your vehicle's owner's manual.
For your 2007 Dodge Ram HD Long Bed I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000lbs # BWRVK3255 with the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # BWRVR3200. The base adjusts for ideal vertical and fore/aft positioning and the durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration to provide a smooth and quiet ride.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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