Is This Enough Truck for 5th Wheel??
Hey guys, Newbie here and would like any advice from all the vet's out there. The wife and I just (impulsively) purchased a 5th wheel a week ago and to let you know how impulsive it was...I don'...
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Durb wrote:
07 was the first year they put a DPF on the Cummins and they had some issues. You might suffer poor fuel economy and some emission codes. Many 07 owners do a delete (remove the smog stuff) and the engine comes alive and fuel usage greatly improves. The 4WD models had front end problems that were the subject of a recall. Make sure the truck isn't lifted as it probably won't fit your 5er and lowering it might cost a bunch. Welcome to the forum.
That 2017 uses diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which virtually eliminated the poor fuel economy and emissions related issues. It also has a redesigned frame and front end which eliminated the issues in the recall you have referred to.
I agree with the others to upgrade to the 3500 Ram for the extra payload. Our fiver weighs 16k lbs loaded and our truck handles it extremely well so you will be plenty pleased how the I6 Cummins handles your new trailer!
