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    so here is what I have Learned.Its mostly about Payload capacity , My ram 2500 pulls this no problem until I hit dips,then it sways. I found out my trucks payload is 1840 pounds. Cant belive thats all, The pin weight dry for the trailer is 2440 pounds, before Generator, tanks ,hitch weight, our weight ,tool in truck box, Wow, glad we made it home.Found a ram 1 ton dually with paypoad 5400 lbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by in the wind View Post
    I found out my trucks payload is 1840 pounds. Cant belive thats all, The pin weight dry for the trailer is 2440 pounds, before Generator, tanks ,hitch weight, our weight ,tool in truck box, Wow, glad we made it home.Found a ram 1 ton dually with paypoad 5400 lbs
    Very smart move! You should have an entirely different towing experience with a 3500 DRW.
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    also found a dodge ram 1 ton non dually payload 3960 lbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by in the wind View Post
    so here is what I have Learned.Its mostly about Payload capacity , My ram 2500 pulls this no problem until I hit dips,then it sways. I found out my trucks payload is 1840 pounds. Cant belive thats all, The pin weight dry for the trailer is 2440 pounds, before Generator, tanks ,hitch weight, our weight ,tool in truck box, Wow, glad we made it home.Found a ram 1 ton dually with paypoad 5400 lbs
    Quote Originally Posted by in the wind View Post
    also found a dodge ram 1 ton non dually payload 3960 lbs
    Picture ( god forbid ) a rear flat tire on each truck. A spare set of tires could save your life. KEN
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    Quote Originally Posted by in the wind View Post
    how do I determine the pin weight,the 5th wheel uv weight is 12,678, the total weight is 16,500
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    Quote Originally Posted by in the wind View Post
    also found a dodge ram 1 ton non dually payload 3960 lbs
    That diesel engine sounds good until you realize what a fat little piggy it is.
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    just drove it home and was getting 16.8 per gallon,not bad for a 1 ton dually

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