Pondering between Ram 2500 or 3500
Hi guys and gals, I've finally decided to trade in my 2011 Ram 1500 for either a 2500 or 3500. I have an older heavy TT that has a tongue weight of 1,050 lbs. When loaded, we have about 7,500 to 8,...
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The 2500 may have the "same" coil spring suspension as the 1500, but only design wise. It is built heavier to carry a greater payload.
An advantage to the 2500 is, you will have a better unloaded ride.
The only consideration you have is, what are your future plans? Sometimes it's hard to say, because right now you have no intention of upgrading the trailer, but maybe you go to an RV show and a salesman gets his hooks into ya... "That's a great price, and the payments aren't much more than what we're paying now, and there's just so much MORE SPACE!!! Whaddaya think honey?" Suddenly you've traded your 8000lb travel trailer for a 12000lb 5th wheel...
An advantage to the 2500 is, you will have a better unloaded ride.
The only consideration you have is, what are your future plans? Sometimes it's hard to say, because right now you have no intention of upgrading the trailer, but maybe you go to an RV show and a salesman gets his hooks into ya... "That's a great price, and the payments aren't much more than what we're paying now, and there's just so much MORE SPACE!!! Whaddaya think honey?" Suddenly you've traded your 8000lb travel trailer for a 12000lb 5th wheel...
