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Old 05-01-2022, 03:31 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by Pathman View Post
Hey all, new guy here trying to determine if my Ram (with 4:10 rear) will be adequate to tow a Montana HC 295.
The delivery weight is 11,697, CC is 2,603, hitch 2,400, how does all that equate to actual tow weight?

Thanks!
So based on your original question, the answer is NO! Pull it yes, but carry NO!

With a 2,400# DRY pin subtracted from your trucks 2,966# leaves 566#, now likely if you took your truck to a Cat scale and weigh it with full fuel tanks you will likely have less than the 2,966# between its weight and the 10,000# GVWR.
Then if you were able to weigh the pin of the 5th wheel with just battery and full propane, it would likely be more than 2,400#.
Two options, get a 3500 or find a lighter 5th wheel.
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