Tow Capacity for '06 2500 S/B Quad Cab???

[JPearcey]

Just purchased a new 2500 S/B Quad Cab. What is the maximum towing capacity for this truck?? I am looking to purchase a Goose Neck Flat bed and want to get the maximum GVW possible for my truck.

 

[klenger]

Need more info about your truck. Go to http://www-5.dodge.com/vehsuite/TowingGuide.jsp and enter in the correct info.

 

[JPearcey]

I actually tried to use the Dodge web site... but for some reason it will not show the 5. 9 engine option. I can click the 5. 9 icon and complete the rest of the page but it always shows the Hemi option on the results page. I tried it starting with a "3500" and the web page seems to work fine... but under the "2500" option the the diesel just doesn't work!



More info on my Truck:



'06 Quad Cab 5. 9 SLT 4x4 Automatic 6. 25 Bed (I think 3:73 axle)

 

[jimnance]

Quirk in their web site. When you select the hemi for a 3500 it gives you only the 5. 9 CTD. I seems the site won't let you chose the engine option, it choses it for you.

 

[jimnance]

I actually tried to use the Dodge web site... but for some reason it will not show the 5. 9 engine option. I can click the 5. 9 icon and complete the rest of the page but it always shows the Hemi option on the results page. I tried it starting with a "3500" and the web page seems to work fine... but under the "2500" option the the diesel just doesn't work!



More info on my Truck:



'06 Quad Cab 5. 9 SLT 4x4 Automatic 6. 25 Bed (I think 3:73 axle)

I have the weight ratings in PDF format for the 2004 models. I'm not sure if they have changed. Oops, File too big. Here is what it shows for your truck:



GVWR 9,000 lbs GAWR - Front 5200 GAWR - Rear 6,000 GCVWR 20,000 lbs

 

[klenger]

Here's a link to the 2004 towing guide. If anyone has one for the 2005 and/or 2006, I'll post it on my website too.



http://www.klenger.net/dodge/3rd-gen-reference/2004-ram-towing.pdf

 

[RustyJC]

Manufacturers' "trailer tow ratings" are marketing fluff numbers. Here's why:



1. The trailer tow rating is computed by subtracting the truck's curb weight from the GCWR (gross combined weight rating). Unfortunately, buried in the small print is the disclaimer that the curb weight is for a base truck (no options or accessories) with only a 150 lb driver.



2. Also buried in the fine print is a phrase akin to "When towing, none of the truck's other ratings are to be exceeded. " This includes the truck's GVWR. Now, due to their lighter weight, SRW trucks with the same GCWR may show a higher trailer tow rating than a DRW truck, but the fact is that a SRW truck will exceed its lower GVWR before it can ever approach its trailer tow rating.



If someone wants to size a trailer that won't exceed any of the truck's ratings, then a trip to the scales with the truck loaded with driver, passengers, cargo, hitch, full fuel tank, accessories, etc. just like it will be heading down the road will provide the truck's true laden curb weight (LCW). With this number:



Truck's GCWR - Truck's LCW = Maximum allowable total weight of loaded trailer.



Truck's GVWR - Truck's LCW = Maximum allowable pin/hitch weight of loaded trailer.



Rusty

 

[PatrickCampbell]

To get anywhere, you will have to ignore the Dodge GCWR and GVWR numbers.



Most people want to stay within their trucks GVWR. By doing this your are going to limit yourself to about a 1500 lbs. pin weight which is not much of a trailer, figuring 9000 GVWR and 7500 # truck.



If you ignore the GVWR and go by GAWRS, you will be limited by your rear axle's tires, which in combination will hold about 6000 lbs (6390 on 265MM widths and 6000 on 245MM widths). On an average 3rd gen truck well equipped, your rear end will probably weigh about 3000 lbs, leaving 3000 lbs for pin weight, assuming tires at at max pressure (80 psi Load Range E).



3000 lbs pin weight * 4 for a 25% pin weight means about a 12,000 lbs trailer.

 

[RonCar]

To get anywhere, you will have to ignore the Dodge GCWR and GVWR numbers.



Most people want to stay within their trucks GVWR. By doing this your are going to limit yourself to about a 1500 lbs. pin weight which is not much of a trailer, figuring 9000 GVWR and 7500 # truck.



If you ignore the GVWR and go by GAWRS, you will be limited by your rear axle's tires, which in combination will hold about 6000 lbs (6390 on 265MM widths and 6000 on 245MM widths). On an average 3rd gen truck well equipped, your rear end will probably weigh about 3000 lbs, leaving 3000 lbs for pin weight, assuming tires at at max pressure (80 psi Load Range E).



3000 lbs pin weight * 4 for a 25% pin weight means about a 12,000 lbs trailer.

I have a question that I have not been able to get answered yet. I have a 2004. 5 4X4 2500 with some Toyo Open Country M/T tires rated for 3640 pounds each which equals 7280 pounds. What are the axles themselves rated for? What about the factory 17X8 wheels, polished aluminum???

 

[PatrickCampbell]

Toyo Open Country - aren't those load range "D" tires rated to only 65 PSI ?



Axles are rated to around 11,000 lbs.

 

[RonCar]

Toyo Open Country - aren't those load range "D" tires rated to only 65 PSI ?



Axles are rated to around 11,000 lbs.

Are sure about my axles? Here is a picture of my tires... .



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[Bertram65]

What size are the Toyos? 285/70/17? How do they ride?

 

[PatrickCampbell]

Great to see they are load range E.



I am sure about the AAM rating for the axle. Check out http://xj.cdevco.net/auto/dodgetowing/ (scroll all the way down) for more info on axles and a link to the AAM website with their specs.



The Duallys have a Dodge designated rear GAWR of like 9350 (!) pounds. The only real difference between the 2500 and 3500 rear end is leaf springs and of course 2 extra wheels.