IdaD wrote:

....the decal on your fender doesn't mean anything.

BurbMan wrote:



My 3500 has a 7,000 lb rear axle rating....the same truck in a 2500 has a 6,000 lb rear axle rating. Not where you want to be when you scale at 6,020 on the rear axle. Is that simply tire rating or is the axle different? What else affects RAWR?

I agree GVWR is a warranty rating, axle ratings are a safety issue.

IdaD wrote:



It's actually 6500 lbs, I have a 2015 Ram 2500. The only difference between the two trucks is related to the rear suspension. I'm pretty confident that the Timbrens I put on my truck that are rated for 8000 lbs adequately cover that 500 lb difference. At best we're splitting hairs.

Would you really worry about being 20 lbs off? Sad day when you get to go camping but have to leave your case of beer at home.

BurbMan wrote:

You're right, I didn't scroll down through the 2015 Ram 2500 Towing Chart far enough....it's either 6000, 6200 or 6500 depending on model configuration, and somehow the rating gets magically changed on the Canadian model....

Of course 20 lbs is not a big deal, but I like to have a little margin built in because it would be more than that with a full water tank (extra 50 gals), maybe extra passengers in the back seat etc. No way the beer is staying home

Not trying to split hairs, just give the OP some real world data so he can buy the truck that's right for him. I originally bought this truck to carry a Lance TC, had no intention of buying a 5er, but here we are....I lucked out on the numbers.

blt2ski wrote:

Don
If you're 20 lbs over a rating per say, the change that an LEO/CVEO will cite with an over wieght ticket is slim and none, assuming you using the RA numbers mentioned. I've been upwards of 50% over and NOT been given over wieght tickets.
You have to stay under federal bridge law amounts, which is probably 9500-11000 lbs per axle on your truck. Or if majorally over your paid for amount. Even at that, as has happened to me, I got a 10 day raise gvw up 2000 lbs. $15-20 here in Wa St. I was 1200 over paid for total.
As I said earlier in a joke to a degree, the answer to OP, your example, clear as mud!
Do you follow warranty/performance rating? Or legal rating per FBL. If on follows warranty ratings, you'll never be over wieght from a legal standpoint.

Marty

S Davis wrote:

If you like messing with your vehicles go 3/4 ton, I towed a 14,000lb gooseneck with a 2013 2500HD and had to add helper springs, upgraded shocks and upgraded tires. My pin weight was over 3000lbs.