Tow ratings for 48RE?

[MojaveJoe]

Just wondering if the new improved 48RE auto increased the tow ratings over the 47RE. My next 5er will be pushing the limits, so it would be nice to gain another 1000# or more over the early 2003 published tow ratings (47re?). Anyone know them or know where I can get the newest ratings?



Thanx,

Joe



Almost my turn to order Oo.

 

[Bob Stephens]

Unless I read it wrong, the Dodge towing guide says GCVW of 23000 for 3500 QC LB with HO and 48RE. Here is what the website towing guide lists:



With 4. 1 Axle Ratio You Can Tow 15500 lbs2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) = 12000 lbs

Payload = 4660 lbs1

Curb Weight = 7343 lbs

Curb Weight Front/Rear = 4306 / 3038 lbs

GAWR Front/Rear = 5200 / 9350 lbs

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) = 23000 lbs

 

[RMcCulloch]

Originally posted by Bob Stephens

Unless I read it wrong, the Dodge towing guide says GCVW of 23000 for 3500 QC LB with HO and 48RE.

No, Bob, you didn't read it wrong but you forgot to mention that, for the 23K GCWR, the 4. 10 gears are required.



3. 73s only get a 21,000 pound GCWR.

 

[MojaveJoe]

Now that's good news... . Could you please post or e-me the website where you got these new ratings?



Thanx Guys.

 

[RMcCulloch]

Originally posted by mojaveJoe

Now that's good news... . Could you please post or e-me the website where you got these new ratings?



Thanx Guys.

Just go to the Dodge website and click on "Towing Guide" and fill in the blanks...

 

[kbarlow]

Try this



http://www.daimlerchrysler.ca/CA/03...00/POWER/TOWING/2003_2500_3500_Pickup_Eng.pdf

 

[kprice]

Tow rating

Just purchased an 03. With the 48re and 3. 73 gears the GCVW is 21000. With 4. 10 gear is goes upto 23000. 6 speed should add some but Im not sure.