2017 Ram 1500 Express Towing 2012 Starcraft RV Ar-One 17rd
This build shows the 2017 Ram 1500 Express (9,160 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2012 Starcraft RV Ar-One 17rd (2,905 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2017 Ram
1500 Express
3.6L V6 · RWD
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Travel Trailer
2012 Starcraft RV
Ar-One 17rd
20' 6" Length
Towing Capacity
9,160 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
3,114 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
6,046 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 3,114 lbs
RV Dry Weight
2,905 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
0 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Using: 370 lbs
Tongue Weight
320 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
0 lbs
0 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
20
Solo MPG
18.4
Towing MPG
-8%
$19.02
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Create Your BuildVehicle Specs
Full Specs →2017 Ram 1500 Express
Max Towing
9,160 lbs
80% Guideline
7,328 lbs
Payload
1,500 lbs
MPG
20 combined
Engine
3.6L V6
RV Specs
Full Specs →2012 Starcraft RV Ar-One 17rd
Dry Weight
2,905 lbs
GVWR
3,500 lbs
Length
20' 6"
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