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Old 04-23-2018, 11:46 AM   #1
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Towing a 317RLOK

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with towing package/Cummins diesel. The dealer says it will tow this fifth wheel with no issues. Anyone have an opinion on this? Specifications list Unloaded weight of 10,565 and GVWR at 12,825. Perhaps I can tow it empty as I have a pad to set it on permanently at the resort and will only tow it to be serviced.
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You'll be over on pin weight but if you're just towing to a pad to keep it there you should be fine. If you were pulling regularly I would go with a 3500 SWR.
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I tow my 317 with a 2013 F-250 with the 6.7 diesel, does just fine.
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Our 2009 Ram 2500 diesel towed our trailer (engine power and transmission) just fine. But, rear springs were not up to the task. The trailer was right at the payload limit of the truck and it rested just above the bump stops, which meant about 3" of suspension travel. I installed TImbrens and it worked OK.

The 2017 Ford did not need any helper springs to tow the same load.

Not sure what a 2001 Ram has for springs or payload, but, you may need to consider airbags ot other additional springs if you are over the payload capacity of your truck. If not towing any distance this may not be an issue for you.
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