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2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman Towing 2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 205air

This build shows the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman (10,420 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 205air (4,005 lbs dry weight). With 406 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.

Half-Ton Pickup
2021 Ram
1500 Classic Tradesman
5.7L V8 · RWD
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2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 205air
Travel Trailer
2017 Prime
Time Tracer Air 205air
24' 8" Length
Towing Capacity
10,420 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
4,580 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
5,840 lbs
Remaining Capacity
80% Safe
4,005 lbs
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 4,580 lbs
RV Dry Weight
4,005 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
127 lbs
38% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
406 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,600 lbs
Using: 815 lbs
Tongue
Passengers
Tongue Weight
405 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
360 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Trailer: 406 lbs
Fresh Water 38% (127 lbs)
Propane 100% (42 lbs)
In Trailer/RV 406 lbs
Bicycles ×2 60 lbs
Extra Bedding 20 lbs
Towels & Linens ×2 20 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
17
Solo MPG
15.1
Towing MPG
-11%
$23.18
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal

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2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman

Max Towing 10,420 lbs
80% Guideline 8,336 lbs
Payload 1,600 lbs
MPG 17 combined
Engine 5.7L V8

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2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 205air

Dry Weight 4,005 lbs
GVWR 6,005 lbs
Length 24' 8"

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