My friend who's shopping for a truck just asked me about this and I had to check it out for myself. The 2013 RAM status show max towing on a quad cab 1500 is 6,750 lbs??? I had to make sure I didn't accidentally goto the Canadian site and they were talking about kilograms! I like Ram's and can't believe this is their new towing numbers, what gives? The only thing I can think of is that the new standardized towing specs really don't like RIS?

 

maybe with just the V6... the crew cabs with the hemi can tow over 10,000lbs

I copied the following from Dodge's website:

Model: Tradesman Express SLT Lonestar
Base Curb Weight - Automatic Trans 5007 lbs. 5081 lbs. 4928 lbs. 5115 lbs.
Base Curb Weight - Manual Trans Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Maximum 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Standard 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs. 6700 lbs.
Payload Capacity - Standard 1690 lbs. 1610 lbs. 1770 lbs. 1580 lbs.
Towing Capacity - Maximum 10400 lbs. 10400 lbs. 10350 lbs. 10350 lbs.
Towing Capacity - Standard 6150 lbs. 8850 lbs. 4400 lbs. 6800 lbs.

 

Not Ford related. Not F-150 related.

More appropriate for general discussion forum.
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oops

 

engine, gears, etc all come into play

 

Maybe it's just me, but if I needed to tow 7,000+ lbs, a quad cab 1/2 ton PU would not be my first choice.

 

I agree, BUT check the towing/hauling section many people buy the smallest truck that will move the load they plan to haul regardless of the safety of innocent bystanders / others on the roadways...


these indivuals guarantee survival of the fittest and jobs for emergency crews thus doing thier small (even though ignorant) part to keep the U.S. economy in shape

 

Not sure towing capacity with these trucks is anything more than marketing hype. I'll bet 70% of half ton owners never even pull a trailer.

 

I bet the percentage is higher.

 

I agree. The rams I see are usually fully loaded commuter trucks. It's smart by Dodge. Oops I mean RAM