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Towing capacity

01-09-2005, 11:36 PM

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JedRattle

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Towing capacity

I am sure I am not the first to ask but, I have never seen an answer. What is the towing capacity of a 1st gen 1ton? I want to tow a 32 ft bumper pull flat trailer (3200lbs) with my powerwagon (4900lbs) and my manx (1800lbs) on it. I want to put a small cabover camper (1600lbs)on the truck. I figure about a 1000lbs for extra fuel,water,etc. + the above = 12500lbs Is this too much for a 1st gen? I want to buy a new 3500 quad drw 4wd but, it is too far out of reach for a couple of years yet. Besides I love the 1st gen body style and I can afford one. Thanks!

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