It's time to put an end to the debate over the Ram 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado as the superior hauling vehicle.
The Ram 1500 and Ford's most popular F-150 are both outclassed by the Chevy Silverado's best-in-class hauling capabilities.
The Chevy Silverado 3500 excels in every respect, from its excellent towing and payload capacity to its 910 pound-feet of torque.
The maximum towing capacity of the Dodge Ram 1500 is listed at little over 10,600 pounds. If fitted with Chevy's Max Trailering Package,
a crew cab Ram is capable of towing more than 11,000 pounds with either of the V8 engines (11,900 with the 6.2-liter).
There are instances where a midsize pickup truck's towing capacity and baggage capacity may readily handle towing responsibilities for fifth-wheel versions
that are smaller in weight, but for the most part, midsize pickups would perform better while towing a different kind of RV.
Based on their weight in dry baggage, the best-in-class model should have no trouble towing any RVs or fifth wheels that are now available.
For instance, the Ram 1500 Classic can tow up to 10,680 pounds with the 3.92 axle ratio,
while with the conventional 3.21 axles, the same vehicle could only pull 8,510 pounds.