Here at Auto Gallery Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Commerce, GA, our customers in Jefferson, GA, often ask us for advice on which Ram truck to choose for their towing needs. Each Ram truck in our lineup has different capabilities, depending on the powertrain, equipment, and other factors. Let's take a look at what your Ram truck can do for you.
What Will You Tow?
The first thing you need to ask yourself is what you imagine you will need to tow with your Ram truck around Gainesville, GA, during the life of your vehicle. We are going to look at some general numbers. A fishing boat may range around 2,500 pounds. A car may be up to 4,000 pounds. A fifth-wheel trailer can be just around 13,000 pounds. A tractor can be just under 16,000 pounds.
These are some ballpark figures. An easy way to determine the exact weight of what you need to tow is to look up statistics online. Remember that the weight you will be given is before the object is fully loaded, and you want to find the weight of the trailer if needed.
For example, a small cargo trailer might be just under 1,000 pounds, but you are going to load it up with more items of varying weights. It is helpful to take your trailer and load to a truck scale to see the exact weight. These can be found at almost any truck stop.
The Towing Capacities of Different Ram Trucks
If you need to tow a boat, an ATV, or a trailer around Athens, GA, you can get a Ram 1500 or 1500 Classic. The former has all the newest features and technology and can tow up to 12,750 pounds maximum. The latter is more for someone who wants to stay within a budget and needs to tow up to 10,610 pounds.
If you are looking to tow horses in a trailer, large RVs, and even heavier items around Braselton, GA, you can get a heavy-duty ¾-ton truck like the Ram 2500 HD. That can tow up to 19,990 pounds. The Ram 3500 will tow loads with the turbodiesel V8 engine of up to 37,090 pounds. You need that capacity for large commercial loads, like flatbed loads of heavy machinery.
Please keep in mind that these figures for each Ram truck model are for the engine configuration that has the maximum towing capacity.
When you have decided upon the tough Ram truck that is best for your needs, visit us near Buford, GA, for a test drive. We know that any Ram truck you choose will have trailering and truck bed features that will greatly aid you in all of your towing needs.
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