Any good sites to compare Truck Towing Capacities?

[Radioherd]

Ok so i'm in Dually territory - towing capacity probably needs to be 16k +

- when it comes to long or short truck beds, where does everyone stand on the slider 5th wheel hitches? Will they work if a short bed come up, or better with a long bed?

 

[rudyyoko]

I bought a 2022 ram 2500 cummins 6.7, 4x4, 3.73, short bed. I tow a 34 foot, 9k 5th wheel. The truck came with a rear air suspension. I bought it though I was hesitant because of the air suspension. To my surprise the first time i hitched my trailer, the truck maintained its stock height all the way around. But the best surprise of all was the way the truck towed. It was so comfortable that at times it seemed like I was not even towing something. My wife was surprised as she did not feel much difference between towing and going unladen. Granted this is a 3/4 ton truck. But the towing experience was amazingly comfortable and stress free. I had to keep reminding myself that I was towing something that was 34 foot long. In your case, I would definitely go with a dually. Might even consider them rear air bags if you go with a Ram. I got about 13 miles to the gallon on flat roads, and 11 mpg on the mountain roads. This was mainly at towing speed of 60 mph. I typically get about 22 mpg when I dont tow and its just highway miles. I drive around 65 mph when I am on the highway empty. By the way, this truck is my daily driver. I hope this helps, good luck.

 

[Gizmo]

Ok so i'm in Dually territory - towing capacity probably needs to be 16k +

- when it comes to long or short truck beds, where does everyone stand on the slider 5th wheel hitches? Will they work if a short bed come up, or better with a long bed?

I never personally had a slider hitch and always had a standard(short) bed. You have to watch for trees, tree limbs, rocks, fence posts, and picnic tables, and not taking out your windows in sharp turns is just one more thing to watch for. I didn't think it was worth the cost nor the weight of the hitch when I need to take it out of my truck bed. Others will say it is one less thing to worry about.

 

[Rosy]

Ok so i'm in Dually territory - towing capacity probably needs to be 16k +

- when it comes to long or short truck beds, where does everyone stand on the slider 5th wheel hitches? Will they work if a short bed come up, or better with a long bed?

I thought you could only get DRW on long beds...

 

[Gizmo]

I thought you could only get DRW on long beds...

I have been out of the truck market since 2017 but did or does RAM make a Mega Cab with the short bed?

 

[Rosy]

I have been out of the truck market since 2017 but did or does RAM make a Mega Cab with the short bed?

Thinking more, I think you're right that Ram has had a DRW standard bed option in the past, mostly on the Mega Cabs but on some other cab configurations as well, I think. I have no idea if they still have that option though as I find it very hard to navigate their website. I also have no need for a diesel truck so I haven't researched Ram as much as GM and Ford.

 

[Radioherd]

Hey all! *first time poster alert*

We know the GCVW we need is likley to be around 16832 - now we are trying to find the perfect truck. My research suggests we prob need an F350 (or equivalent RAM/GMC/Toyota) - are there any good resources or websites that just list all manufacturers and their standard towing/payload capacity so we can find the sweetspot?

Thanks in advance!

Hi All - so I have a 5th wheel sourced + a ram 2019 3500 dually that i think is the one to look at this weekend.

I've checked all towing/payload/GVW/GCVW and i have plenty to spare - my only concern is it's a 3.73 axle ratio and a 68rfe vs an aisin transmission which i know is not optimal.

Should this be a deal breaker and look for one that has both these or not much of an issue?

 

[Gizmo]

The RAM will pull that 5er without a problem. There are many RVs pulling 20,000 5er with that RAM and gear ratio.

 

[Rosy]

Hi All - so I have a 5th wheel sourced + a ram 2019 3500 dually that i think is the one to look at this weekend.

I've checked all towing/payload/GVW/GCVW and i have plenty to spare - my only concern is it's a 3.73 axle ratio and a 68rfe vs an aisin transmission which i know is not optimal.

Should this be a deal breaker and look for one that has both these or not much of an issue?

I've talked to a guys who say they'd only buy a Ram with the high output Cummins and the Aisin transmission. However, given the vehicle market these days, it might be a case of take what you can get.

 

[Fish]

Hi All - so I have a 5th wheel sourced + a ram 2019 3500 dually that i think is the one to look at this weekend.

I've checked all towing/payload/GVW/GCVW and i have plenty to spare - my only concern is it's a 3.73 axle ratio and a 68rfe vs an aisin transmission which i know is not optimal.

Should this be a deal breaker and look for one that has both these or not much of an issue?

I had a 3.73 gear in my 2018 ram dually and it worked great pulling my 16,500 pound fiver. I also had the aisin though.
Aisin is better, no doubt. How much better though I don't know.

Here's a discussion on it from a forum I used to go to when I owned my ram dually:

68RFE vs Aisin

How is the 68RFE holding up for you guys that have them? Are there durability issues that would make it better to just hold off and wait until a truck with an Aisin comes up? They seem very hard to find.

www.cumminsforum.com

 

[Radioherd]

I had a 3.73 gear in my 2018 ram dually and it worked great pulling my 16,500 pound fiver. I also had the aisin though.
Aisin is better, no doubt. How much better though I don't know.

Here's a discussion on it from a forum I used to go to when I owned my ram dually:

68RFE vs Aisin

How is the 68RFE holding up for you guys that have them? Are there durability issues that would make it better to just hold off and wait until a truck with an Aisin comes up? They seem very hard to find.

www.cumminsforum.com

Ok thanks yes the forum you linked in a nutshell basically is most people saying the rfe transmission will be fine if you are towing within the capacity and without modding from stock. The aisin is definitely better, but it also has some drawbacks (such as less people can service it as less common)

Towing capacity formula

1. Find out curb weight (on VIN sticker). 8159
2. Add the weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo to the curb weight. 743
3. Subtract this number from your vehicle’s GCWR ( you may have to look this up using your VIN if it’s not on the door sticker). 28300

This is your max towing capacity. 28300 – 8159-743 = 19398

Yeah here's the calcs i did - there's also 1976lbs of payload left over when i add hitch weight (3055) of the 5th wheel + passengers and cardo for another 700.

The GVWR (16995) is well under the 19398 above so seems like the rfe transmission should have no issues pulling this? The aisin may be better, but the rfe is more than adequate?

 

[Bigblockyeti]

The 6.7PSD seems to have faired well but ford trusted them enough when the debuted in 2011 to keep the 6.7L Cummins L6 in the F650/750 for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015. There's just something about 7 main bearings that keep V8 turbo diesels out of 99.99% of OTR trucks where reliability, longevity and efficiency are required.