Towing Cyclone 4100

[ForsythTribe6]

We were informed by the dealer when we took delivery of our 2013 Cyclone 4100 that our truck wasn't rated for the rig, even signed papers acknowledging it. I wasn't too concerned since it was a 2009 Dodge 3500 Megacab DRW, thought that it was plenty of truck. After reading a lot on this forum and doing more research, I'm beginning to have some concerns. Have no idea why the 2009 has such low towing capacity. Been pulling it for a couple of years now with no problem but don't want to put the family in jeopardy. Any experiences or suggestions?


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[branson4020]

I have a 2007.5 Megacab 3500 SRW. When I was shopping for it, I was surprised to see that the DRW & SRW had the SAME payload ratings. No point in having the DRW at all. I suspect your 2009 is the same. I know its better now, but I was told these older 3500 Megacabs actually have the 2500 rear axle. I'm overloaded with a trailer that's only about 13,500 lbs loaded. Your dealer did you a favor.

 

[Bob&Patty]

I may be wrong...but it was not until the 2013 model Rams came out were they "legal" to pull a 4100 CY. I believe that your CY has a GWR of 19K. I would not pull it with anything less that a 2013 or newer 3500 DRW to be safe. JMHO

 

[NWILSON]

My 2012 Ram 3500 DRW shows max towing of 20,150 with heavy towing package

2012 Payload Selector

 

[ForsythTribe6]

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[ForsythTribe6]

I love my Ram, but these ratings are pitiful for a 3500!


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[Bob&Patty]

What year are the specs for?? It appears the 30K rating is only for a single cab S/B DRW for a 2015 Ram on the TV ads. Is this true??

 

[ForsythTribe6]

Those specs are for 2009


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