New truck now ordering new fifth soon

Congratulations on your selection of some fine gear. That August wait is going to be a hard one.

Congrats! We just bought a 2017 Ram and I am amazed by how quiet and comfortably it delivers so much power. You will love the exhaust braking. We came over the sierras yesterday and barely touched the brakes. I think you will also like the Arctic Fox.

rmoparman wrote:
Just bought a 17 3500 Ram. 373 with the Aisin. Wanted the bells and whistles but couldent see myself paying close to 70 K. Tradesman white dully.53K out the door.

Next is to order Actric fox 32M. Have to order 18 should be here in August.

2 years till full retirement.

Dont know how to put pics up sorry.

PS. They came long way since my 92CTD and 01 CTD.Still both running.

You will love it!

53K out the door for a Tradesman must have include 5 or 6K, or more in sales tax and other fees?

Have to agree with Cummins a bit on gears. The AF 32M has a 16,500 GVWR and the truck with 3:42 is rated to over 20K 5th wheel and 23K with 3.73.

It will be interesting to hear reports on towing. My 3:42 towing just under 16K 5er and combined just over 24K tows nicely with 6th gear locked out at 1750 RPM at just a tad over 60 MPH. 1750 RPM is a nice sweet spot for the newer 6.7's.

Freeway cruising with the 3:42 gears is great coming for 14 years of 4:10's in our 2001.5 RAM.

Chris

rmoparman wrote:
Just bought a 17 3500 Ram. 373 with the Aisin. Wanted the bells and whistles but couldent see myself paying close to 70 K. Tradesman white dully.53K out the door.

Next is to order Actric fox 32M. Have to order 18 should be here in August.

2 years till full retirement.

Dont know how to put pics up sorry.

PS. They came long way since my 92CTD and 01 CTD.Still both running.

happy for you but it will be a long 2 years unless you can enjoy it this summer.


chevman

rmoparman wrote:
I have a TT and CC Membership so trying to fit a 36 foot Actic fox would not be wise. I leave on east coast and used my ups discout for purchuse.

I really wanted leather brown but so much money.
I am refiancing house cash out to my truck and trailer.

Just make sure you get Aisin tranny and the 373 or 410s.

What a truck.
53k out the door

I agree on the Aisin, but I have towed HEAVY with 3.42's and 4.10's. The 3.42 in 5th is around 1.750 at 60mph same as the 4.10 in 6th. With the Aisin I would have ZERO issue towing up to 28K combined. Reason Aisin has lower starting gears and even at 28k the truck takes off easily on a grade. The ONLY issue I had towing 29K with my 11HO Dually was the 68RFE had too tall of starting gears. BUT once the load was rolling it performed just as good as my 15 with 4.10's towing 33k combined.

BIG bonus of the 3.42 is good towing RPM's and the best fuel economy running solo.

Moparman, You done good!:B

Congrats on the nearing retirement! Just did it last September..... With all the stuff I need to do, I don't know how I had time to work.:B
Happy Trails, memtb

I have a TT and CC Membership so trying to fit a 36 foot Actic fox would not be wise. I leave on east coast and used my ups discout for purchuse.

I really wanted leather brown but so much money.
I am refiancing house cash out to my truck and trailer.

Just make sure you get Aisin tranny and the 373 or 410s.

What a truck.
53k out the door

Hi congrats on new truck. I have a 2016 Ram Tradesman and love it. I love the 6 sped auto. Transmission, the exhaust brake,the backup camera and the 6.7 diesel Jim2007.

Picture posting.....Go to rv.net photo posting for info. Barney, Moderator, tells how. Very simple!

Jerry

I am in just about the same position that you are now. Hope to retire in little over a year. I have a 99 Dodge 2500 3/4 ton diesel and it just will not safely pull the size of 5th wheel I want.

Been seriously considering the Arctic Fox 29-5T that is 33'X11" long. At first we thought the 27-5L would be just right in order to get into most state campgrounds, but the wife likes the longer 29-5T unit.

1. I need to buy a different truck. Where did you purchase yours from? Note: I was thinking of buying from Dave's Smith in Kellogg, Idaho but hear they sold out to someone else and the service and buying experience is now terrible. It has been possible to save thousands of dollars by buying from him.

2. How did you decide on which package to get? I am concerned about which rear end gears to get. Dully or single rear tire truck.

3. Are you concerned about being able to get into any campground you want? We like to stay at ones that are not crowded. We are also considering a used very nice 38' unit but am worried about fitting into campsites. Also wondering about whether the slide outs will fit into sites.

Thanks for any advice.