2017 Ran 2500 8' Bed and hitch suggestions
Hi I'm looking at a new Ram 2500. Inclined to go with an 8'box. Truck will have 5ver package, but I'm surprised what little help RV dealers are concerning hitches; well in fact dismal help in many ar...
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talonhead wrote:rhagfo wrote:
I would suggest if looking new to look also at a 3500, BUT see you live in Connecticut so may have registering cost issues with a 3500. Hitch B&W, Reese twin jaw, I would stay away from sliding bar hitches.
Only if it's GVWR is 12,501+, then it's Commercial plates with renewal every 12months. However, over 10k it's considered HD and therefore no Emissions.
The new Dually's are rated 14k.
The only reason the new duallies such as mine are rated 14,000 lbs GVWR is that is the maximum for a Class 3 truck. At 14,001 lbs, it becomes a Class 4, which has implications in licensing, registration, insurance, etc. The sum of the GAWRs on my truck (see signature) is 15,750 lbs, which is within 250 lbs of the maximum 16,000 lbs GVWR for a Class 4 truck.
Rusty
