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hart-attack
Explorer
Aug 10, 2014

Wildcat on Ram 3500 SRW

we just completed our first vacation with our new Wildcat 337FB. had a great experience with the drive from Maryland to Williamsburg, VA. the truck did great getting the camper moving and more importantly stopping. we took 301 both down and back and the traffic was difficult on the way back. i really can't believe how many people will just cut in front of you after passing in a right turn only lane!

the concern i have is the way the trailer is sitting on the truck. i didn't notice the amount of squat until we stopped for lunch on the way back.
Wildcat Photos

the guys at the rv dealer looked at the hitch setup and confirmed that i have everything set correctly but that i might need to make some adjustments. what do you think? I'm using a B&W hitch setup all the way forward.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 10, 2014
    That 5vr has a 13,800# GVWR......within your 2013 3500 SRW ratings.

    Put a set of 'timbrens' on rear, run truck rear tires at 80# when towing and go camping.
    Enjoy!

    My 5vr is 13,830# (weighed----14,375# GVWR) and I am right at RAWR/Rear tire max load ratings with a 2920# pin weight.
  • Splashers3's avatar
    Splashers3
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2014
    It does look like airbags will help level you out. If you go that route, be sure to get the compressor as well...so that you can adjust on the fly.
  • ol_Bombero-JC's avatar
    ol_Bombero-JC
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2014
    mrkoje wrote:
    Your pictures didn't come up. In my experience the RV dealerships employees are some of the laziest and ironically the least educated people about RVs that I have ever met.

    You might need to get some helper springs or airbags.


    .

    You have to be patient for the pics to come up.

    Agree with both of "Cummins12V98" posts.

    I tow a 34' 5th with a 1T SRW CTD - when the suspension "takes the load", the bed will go down - but *not* squat like that.

    IMO - the easiest (temporary) "fix" would be the airbags.

    ~
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 10, 2014
    hart-attack wrote:
    we just completed our first vacation with our new Wildcat 337FB. had a great experience with the drive from Maryland to Williamsburg, VA. the truck did great getting the camper moving and more importantly stopping. we took 301 both down and back and the traffic was difficult on the way back. i really can't believe how many people will just cut in front of you after passing in a right turn only lane!

    the concern i have is the way the trailer is sitting on the truck. i didn't notice the amount of squat until we stopped for lunch on the way back.
    Wildcat Photos

    the guys at the rv dealer looked at the hitch setup and confirmed that i have everything set correctly but that i might need to make some adjustments. what do you think? I'm using a B&W hitch setup all the way forward.


    RV looks good clearance is good but the fact is you have too much RV for the TV.

    Have you weighed the axles loaded? The reality is you are towing a 38' 11" RV and the dry pin weight is a joke at 1,830#. I will bet you are twice that.

    Did a salesman tell you the RV/TV were fine?

    BTW good call on the B&W.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 10, 2014
    hart-attack wrote:
    we just completed our first vacation with our new Wildcat 337FB. had a great experience with the drive from Maryland to Williamsburg, VA. the truck did great getting the camper moving and more importantly stopping. we took 301 both down and back and the traffic was difficult on the way back. i really can't believe how many people will just cut in front of you after passing in a right turn only lane!

    the concern i have is the way the trailer is sitting on the truck. i didn't notice the amount of squat until we stopped for lunch on the way back.
    Wildcat Photos

    the guys at the rv dealer looked at the hitch setup and confirmed that i have everything set correctly but that i might need to make some adjustments. what do you think? I'm using a B&W hitch setup all the way forward.


    RV looks good clearance is good but the fact is you have too much RV for the TV.

    Have you weighed the axles loaded? The reality is you are towing a 38' 11" RV and the dry pin weight is a joke at 1,830#. I will bet you are twice that.

    Did a salesman tell you the RV/TV were fine?

    BTW good call on the B&W.
  • mrkoje's avatar
    mrkoje
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2014
    Your pictures didn't come up. In my experience the RV dealerships employees are some of the laziest and ironically the least educated people about RVs that I have ever met.

    You might need to get some helper springs or airbags.

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