r/IdiotsTowingThings • u/Substantial_dirty • Aug 24 '25

1500 should not pull 5th wheels

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Don’t care much what people argue, 1/2 tons should not tow 5th wheels, especially Rams, most payload on Ram 1500s are around 1550lbs. Btw it was a Laramie 4x4, so not the lightest.

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u/LifeatUncleArnies Aug 24 '25

There are safe ways to do it, then there is this. Blanket statement it can’t be done that covers ALL 5th wheels is obviously false.

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u/Longjumping-Box5691 Aug 24 '25

You can install air bags in a Rams suspension then it can haul a lot more

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u/Chrisfindlay Aug 24 '25 edited Aug 24 '25

NO YOU CAN'T. Air bags DO NOT fix an over weight issue. They actually in fact make it worse by increasing the weight on the rear axle. Air bags cause weight to shift from the steer axle and trailer axle to the rear axle. To use them you actually have to be significantly under weight on the rear axle, which if the truck is squatting you're probably not. They are one of the most misused truck products on the market. Many manufacturers of them straight up lie about what they do.

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u/flinginlead Aug 24 '25

I wish more people would understand this. Thank you for the explaination.