Info on TV and newly bought 5th wheel
I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel with a 5.9. Just purchased a 2012 Forest River Cardinal 3550RL. I've read a lot of forum results on towing, all with different answers for different set ups. Going by D...
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IdaD wrote:
It's incredible how different the real world if from RV.net. I don't know much about a 2005 2500, but if it's anything like the current versions the capability difference between the 2500 and SRW 3500 is minimal (at best). In terms of reality, that is. On this site the difference is huge.
Edit - I haven't looked up the trailer specs to see if it's in DRW territory. If it is those trucks come with a notable bump in capability - at the expense of some other things.
Well based on someone's in depth weight analysis on the previous page, sounds like it's so where around 3k pin weight.
This thread will go nowhere just like the other 100s the op could have searched for before asking the same question for the 20th time in the last month.
I'll reserve my reccomendation as a search will show mine dozens of times as well as everyone else's who posts here.
I will say though if it's an auto trans you'll hate the gear splits with 14k or whatever it weighs. Also an exhaust brake is a great addition to any older diesel that will support it.
Oh and if the OPs handle of jet mech means jet mechanic, I'd hope he has a basic grasp of vehicular operations and capabilities if repairing jet airliners for a career....
