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Originally Posted by V2wings
I am looking at a 2005 Ram 2500 diesel with a 5.9 cummings and 78900 miles on it. I Have a 2017 37 ft 5th wheel that weighs 15000
Will it be enough truck for the camper and is it dependable?
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Originally Posted by Barbell
The truck will pull and stop your rig, but as others have made very clear, it will be overloaded. You need a 3500; a DRW would be best. We pulled our Montana with a 2500 w/ exhaust brake and 6 speed for several years w/ no problems but we were still overloaded and now have the 3500 DRW and very happy with it.
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Originally Posted by notanlines
I believe he is towing a 2017 327rlk cougar 5th wheel , weighing 10,300 empty and 12,500 gross. I don't think this changes much in terms of advice, but it is something to settle on.
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Notanlines, Thanks, I looked at V2Wings other post, helps a lot.
Well based on V2Wings other post he already has both the 5er and the 2017 Cougar 327RLK.
So his first post seems to be was off on total weight, the 5er has an apparent GVWR of 12,580#.
So now the OP has decision to make I see he has three options.
#1. Trade the Trailer for a smaller unit or large TT, that will keep him in GVWR.
#2. Trade the TV for a post 2013 Ram with a GVWR that will carry the 5er within the TV GVWR. This could easily be a 3500 SRW.
#3. Hook it up and level it up and tow with the current combination.
Unless the OP puts a ton of stuff in the bed of the TV, he should be under the GRAWR, and even under the 3,195# ea. tire rating of the stock 265/70-16E tires.
He will be for sure OVER the 8,800# to 9,200# GVWR, likely in the range of 800# to 1,400#. If the TV has the Camper and Tow packages, he may not even need bags to tow level. I would strongly suggest three things.
#1. Use the following WEB site to get the equipment listing for his TV, it is a VIN specific listing.
https://chrysler.custhelp.com/app/ch...listing_detail
#2. Once hooked up a trip to the scales, to know where he is at with weights and ratings.
#3. If not already equipped with an Exhaust Brake, get one installed, best on the market is PacBrake!
This is NOT a recommendation to tow over TV GVWR! That decision is the OP's decision ! He needs to be aware that doing so could have legal ramifications if involved in an accident.
These are the specs for the 2017 Cougar 327RLK from Keystone's WEB site.
Specs for 327RLK
Shipping Weight 10,315#
Carrying Capacity 2,265#
Hitch 2,180#
Length 37' 2"
Height 12' 3"