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MikeRP · 09-07-2021, 09:43 AM

Don’t forget tires also. Lots of increased capability and reliability. My 2020 Ram SWR long bed has 4156lbs payload and max tow is about 20,500 lbs. Theoretically if I put 295/70/r18 tires I could have over 5000 lbs payload.

But really the limitation still is around 16000 lbs w a fifth wheel. I tow about 14,500 lbs loaded to go. It’s a great truck. Once I put my tool box on the truck loaded and my 46 gallon aux tank, hitch and fill the cab w wifey and our other junk, I have around 3800 lbs on the rear axle.

Crazy but it’s true. I won’t ever get a bigger trailer. I can’t stand to wash a dually and my SRW still goes through goo goo.

Haha

Good luck!

09-07-2021, 09:43 AM	#14
MikeRP Established Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Westerville Posts: 39 M.O.C. #22500	Don’t forget tires also. Lots of increased capability and reliability. My 2020 Ram SWR long bed has 4156lbs payload and max tow is about 20,500 lbs. Theoretically if I put 295/70/r18 tires I could have over 5000 lbs payload. But really the limitation still is around 16000 lbs w a fifth wheel. I tow about 14,500 lbs loaded to go. It’s a great truck. Once I put my tool box on the truck loaded and my 46 gallon aux tank, hitch and fill the cab w wifey and our other junk, I have around 3800 lbs on the rear axle. Crazy but it’s true. I won’t ever get a bigger trailer. I can’t stand to wash a dually and my SRW still goes through goo goo. Haha Good luck!