Dodge 2500 SLT

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 10:46 AM

I am looking at this truck from a local dealer and just for ha ha's I put the vin number into dodges web site and it's telling me 2489 payload and 8550 max tow! Does this sound right for a 2500? I called the dealer and claims it's a typo on their site. They say it's more 11500 for towing. Are they giving me a line of BS?

**ependydad** · 12-09-2013, 11:14 AM

The towing number matters a whole lot less than the payload. Have them take a picture of the doorjamb stickers and send them to you.

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ependydad

The towing number matters a whole lot less than the payload. Have them take a picture of the doorjamb stickers and send them to you.

the sticker say payload not to exceed 2339 lbs

**ependydad** · 12-09-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sideout1961

the sticker say payload not to exceed 2339 lbs

So it's less than what the VIN decoder says.

From the payload, you deduct your weight as the driver, the passengers, pets, hitch itself, and thing you add onto the truck bed (topper, bed cover) and into the truck bed (firewood, coolers, bikes, etc.). What's left over is what you have available for tongue or pin weight which usually runs 10-15% for TTs and 20-25% for FWs.

As you can see, the "towing number" doesn't really matter because it's very unlikely you'll hit it before exceeding payload.

Mtelkman · 12-09-2013, 11:45 AM

Are you sure it said 8550 max tow? Or did it possibly say 8550 GVWR? My F250 has a GVWR of 8800 pounds so that sounds close. If 8550 GVWR, that is the total weight rating for the truck, you, and equip you haul in it. There should be a GCVWR which would tell you the combined weight rating of the truck and anything you tow. On a 3/4 ton it should be close to 20K pounds which minus the truck (assuming 8550) would make the towing capacity given the proper hitch somewhere around 11,450 which is close to what the dealer is telling you it could pull.

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtelkman

Are you sure it said 8550 max tow? Or did it possibly say 8550 GVWR? My F250 has a GVWR of 8800 pounds so that sounds close. If 8550 GVWR, that is the total weight rating for the truck, you, and equip you haul in it. There should be a GCVWR which would tell you the combined weight rating of the truck and anything you tow. On a 3/4 ton it should be close to 20K pounds which minus the truck (assuming 8550) would make the towing capacity given the proper hitch somewhere around 11,450 which is close to what the dealer is telling you it could pull.

I talked to the dealer again and that was cleared up. The sticker says the same as yours 8800 lbs. I think that's why they said it was a typo on the web site.

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 01:28 PM

Where do I find the combined weight rating? I can't find it on the door it just has the GVWR.

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 05:09 PM

Decided to purchase the truck. Will now have to bring to rv dealer and have hitch set up for new truck
2011 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
18000 miles on OD

**ependydad** · 12-09-2013, 09:23 PM

Congrats!

RKR · 12-09-2013, 09:40 PM

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Decided to purchase the truck. Will now have to bring to rv dealer and have hitch set up for new truck 2011 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi 18000 miles on OD

That's what I currently drive for a work truck. Its a 4x4. They currently have a recall out for multiple year models of HD's for a tie rod issue. I would check with the dealer to see if it includes your model.
Congrats on the new truck.

sideout1961 · 12-09-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RKR

That's what I currently drive for a work truck. Its a 4x4. They currently have a recall out for multiple year models of HD's for a tie rod issue. I would check with the dealer to see if it includes your model.
Congrats on the new truck.

I will look into that thanks. Here's a picture of the truck

RKR · 12-09-2013, 09:56 PM

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I will look into that thanks. Here's a picture of the truck

It's a lot nicer than my work truck , lol. Enjoy

Happy camping

transamz9 · 12-10-2013, 06:24 AM

Did I read this right and you say that truck only has a 8800 GVWR? Very nice truck BTW.

sideout1961 · 12-10-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by transamz9

Did I read this right and you say that truck only has a 8800 GVWR? Very nice truck BTW.

I will look again but I'm sure that's what it said on the door. I will take a picture later and post it and you can tell me if it's correct

transamz9 · 12-10-2013, 10:04 AM

I'm not disagreeing with you. Just seems weird an '11 having that. Must be because it's a gas motor. My '05 has a 9000# GVWR and that's low for now days.

sideout1961 · 12-10-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by transamz9

I'm not disagreeing with you. Just seems weird an '11 having that. Must be because it's a gas motor. My '05 has a 9000# GVWR and that's low for now days.

They did have 2012 Laramie that had a 9000# rating. I assume it depends on model and options. The 2012 was just out of my budget.

racecar67 · 12-10-2013, 10:19 AM

I've got A 2011 Ram 1500 that has an 8700# rating. That is why I have stuck with mine. However with the new 2500 offering the 6.4l. I may be tempted to move to up to one.

sideout1961 · 12-10-2013, 10:47 AM

I'm still trying to find out what the GCVWR is for the truck. Can't find it on the sticker.

Oakman · 12-10-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sideout1961

I'm still trying to find out what the GCVWR is for the truck. Can't find it on the sticker.

Click on this link and look up the model of the truck you have.

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/201...ammlup2500.pdf

If I'm reading the chart correctly it looks like you will have a GCWR of 15,000 lbs. for a truck with a 3.73 rear end or 18,000 if you have a 4.10 rear end.

sideout1961 · 12-10-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakman

Click on this link and look up the model of the truck you have.

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/201...ammlup2500.pdf

If I'm reading the chart correctly it looks like you will have a GCWR of 15,000 lbs. for a truck with a 3.73 rear end or 18,000 if you have a 4.10 rear end.

Thanks for the link. I do have the 3.73 rear end. I will look at the site though.

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