aandminc

Does any one know how to obtain the Gross Combined Vehicle Rating for a 2005 3500 DRW Quad Cab 5.9 HO ? The GVWR on the door jamb sticker is 12,200#. Does not say anything about the Combined Rating. Called Dodge Customer service and they said its max trailer capacity is 13,800# with the 3.73 gears. They are not able to give me any documentation so i can have the inspection station sign off on it. I am trying to get the correct weight class on the title for PA. Any help is appreciated.

NJMurvin

I don't know for 2005. But, for 2004:

DRW --->GVWR = 12000
GCWR= 21000 (with 3.73) max trailer=13450 (auto)
GCWR= 23000 (with 4.10) max trailer=15450 (auto)

200lbs less on trailer wt with M6 (manual trans weighs more).

I don't know if this helps as these are for 2004. I didn't think they changed for 2005, but your door jamb sticker differs from the guide I found as does your number for the max trailer weight.

I don't think the GCWR relates much to the GVWR as the SRW trucks have the same 21000 and 23000 GCWR as the DRW even though their GVWR is only 9900lbs. In fact, because the SRW trucks are lighter, the max trailer wt ratings are a bit higher. This is all according to the 2004 Dodge Trailer Towing guide. There's a pdf available at:

dodgeram.info/2004/pdf/2500_3500_Tow.pdf

mrbunzo

I suggest you try: www.dodge.com.bodybuilder/year.pdf.

That should give you what you need and it's printable, as in documentation.

CoastalDav

Well Hey, Welcome to the Forum!

Did not know if you had a 4x4 Auto or Stick, No signature.

Dave

Here is what Dodge Says via their Towing Guide;

2005 dodge ram 3500 pickup 3500 SLT, QUAD CAB, 2WD, 8.0 Ft Bed, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, 5.9L High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine:

With 3.73 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 13850 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 11500 lbs
Payload [i] = 4513 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 6987 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 4005 lbs/4005 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 4750 lbs/9350 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 21000 lbs



With 3.73 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 14200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 9900 lbs
Payload [i] = 3250 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 6650 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3985 lbs/3985 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 4750 lbs/6200 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 21000 lbs



With 4.10 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 15850 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 11500 lbs
Payload [i] = 4513 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 6987 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 4005 lbs/4005 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 4750 lbs/9350 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 23000 lbs



With 4.10 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 16200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 9900 lbs
Payload [i] = 3250 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 6650 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3985 lbs/3985 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 4750 lbs/6200 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 23000 lbs

no_6_oh_no

The rated GCVW is 21000 for 3.73, 23000 for 4.10's and an auto. Its 23000 for the manual with 3.73's.

Thats Dodge's rating, for commercial probably 30k is what you license it for.