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IdaD
Aug 06, 2016Explorer
GordonThree wrote:
I thought the 2500 would give me a lot more cargo capacity, in case I wanted to swap to a larger trailer.
I guess the Ram 2500 is a heavy grocery getter. Technically, the capacity is a full ton, for the 3/4 ton - so can't complain exactly. But it costs A LOT more than the 1500, and only 500 lbs difference between the two? What gives
Here's some stickers from a '16 Ram 2500 Tradesmen with (yech) 20" low profile tires / rims
Album link in case the pictures don't show up
Interesting axle ratings. With the 18" tire you get 6000/6500 lb axle ratings and I thought the 20" tires were the same.
Edit - Just noticed the 9000 lb GVWR. This must be a base 5.7 gasser?
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