2018 Ram 2500 Laramie Towing 2025 Keystone RV Cougar 260mle
This build shows the 2018 Ram 2500 Laramie (17,080 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2025 Keystone RV Cougar 260mle (9,665 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Three-Quarter Ton Pickup
2018 Ram
2500 Laramie
6.4L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2025 Keystone RV
Cougar 260mle
30' 11" Length
Towing Capacity
17,080 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
9,874 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
7,206 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 9,874 lbs
RV Dry Weight
9,665 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: 2,180 lbs
Using: 1,945 lbs
Tongue Weight
1,895 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
13
Solo MPG
9.8
Towing MPG
-25%
$35.71
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2018 Ram 2500 Laramie
Max Towing
17,080 lbs
80% Guideline
13,664 lbs
Payload
2,180 lbs
MPG
13 combined
Engine
6.4L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2025 Keystone RV Cougar 260mle
Dry Weight
9,665 lbs
GVWR
12,000 lbs
Length
30' 11"
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