I've got a '19 classic as well, and a 37 for TT similar discs as you posted. Two of my neighbours are haulers for a living. Both advised I could fix the sad with airbags (like Firestone Airlift adjustibles) but the real problem is breaking at speed. The 1500s breaks are not strong enough to safely slow or stop something that heavy behind it... unless you just putter along with the rig. .. Aside from that risk, 8 hooked up my trailer just to move it around in the RV park and the bed flexed under that max load! Or solution is a smaller trailer since we can swing a 3500...


Sorry... Not the answer to your specific question but in the interest of your safety... My two cents...

 

Thanks for the reply. The trailer brakes are a saving grace lol. Weight distribution hitch or air bags. Probably both lol. Whatever

 

Weight distribution hitch is a must! As for sag you can do the bag on frame airbags already mentioned or some Tuftruck springs. The 1230 lbs of cargo capacity is not just for the cargo in the bed and the tongue weight of the trailer, but also the weight of the passengers in the cab of the truck. The towing capacity will depend on how your truck is equipped. The higher the trim package the lower the capacity. You now know that next time don’t listen to the salesperson. Make them show you an official document for that particular vehicle. You should be in a 3/4 ton truck at least. Upgrading the crappy oem brakes to some powerstop brakes pads and rotors will help a lot with braking.

 

You are right on the 3/4 for sure. Only tow approx 3 times a year. Thanks for the info!

 

With the weight distribution don’t forget to get sway control as well.

 

My rule is that if you are towing over 8000lbs with any regularity then you want a 3/4 ton. Power isn't an issue with the 1500s, but a 3/4 ton gets you a stronger frame and suspension, full floating axles, and stronger brakes. At 9800lbs you definitely need a weight distributing hitch.

You can get stronger springs from TufTruck to help with the sag. I'm not a huge fan of airbags

 

I agree, you should be in a 2500, but if your going to upgrade your springs , you should upgrade your breaks with a big brake kite.

 

I just went through this exercise for my trailer. Start here:

https://www.ramtrucks.com/content/dam/fca-brands/na/ramtrucks/en_us/2019/ram-1500/capability/pdf/2019_DT_J1_Trailer_Tow_Official_Report_OFFICIAL_A_2018-1-31.pdf

 

I've been towing big campers for over 30 years. Definitely need the load equalizer hitch and the sway bars. The owners manual explains how to set it up. The manual for my '19 1500 Classic says Class IV hitch - 1500 Model 12,750 lbs (5,783 kg) / 1,275 lbs (578 kg)