2015 Ram 2500 or 3500 6,7L, SB, GAWR question
Hi All, i realize this question has been asked MANY times, but i still need to ask as there is ALOT of good information that comes from everyone on this site. will going from a class A MH to a 5 t...
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jsrore wrote:
Hi All,
i realize this question has been asked MANY times, but i still need to ask as there is ALOT of good information that comes from everyone on this site.
will going from a class A MH to a 5 this year
we have narrowed down our choice of the 5 to about 4 rigs all similar length and GVWR 13000 to 14500
if i understand correctly my pin weight on the above weight would be from 2600 to 2900..13000 x .20 = 2600 i understand that is DRY weight.. maybe add another 1K for loaded so anywhere from 3600 to 3900 for pin weight
in the next week i will be buying a 2015 ram 2500 or 3500
looking at the Ram spec sheet for the 2500 the GAWR for the rear axle is 6200
if i understand all of this correctly i would still be fine with a 2500???
Dodge is having some really good rebates this month so buying now for me is a good idea....if i could find a 3500 how i want it i would buy there are many 2500 that i like
i have read hours and hours of post about LB vs SB, dually vs single ETC.
dually at this time is not for me.
so i guess bottom line will a 2500 Cummings SLT automatic work for me.
appreciate all the great info i read on this site it has been very helpful
Jeff
You stated that the GVW of the 5er's you're looking at is 13,000 to 14,500, then you state that is"dry weight":h..GVWR of the 5er is just that, the MOST it should weigh. GVWR is not "dry weight"...So that is the one confusing part of your post...but going with 13,000# and a pin weight of 2600# or more and the 14,500# 5er having a pin weight of 2900#, or possibly more, (one never knows until they get everything hooked up, loaded and weighs everything.
I believe a 2500 would work...and doubt you would exceed your rear axle weight rating, but would recommend, if at all possible to try to find a 3500 SRW truck that will handle more payload, just in case, down the road, you decide to "go bigger"...that is if you can find one....BUT, I do believe the new Ram 2500 will handle this weight 5er, whichever one you decide to purchase.
