1500 vs 2500
The trailer we are looking at weighs #5595 according to Grand Design, with a hitch weight of #505. We will get a new tow vehicle to handle this weight, I am considering 1500 Eco Diesel, 1500 Hemi ...
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BenK wrote:Define "wallowing" and "fully loaded". My half ton admittedly came with a very forgiving suspension. It's soft. Rides great empty. REALLY great empty. It does squat under load. But there is NO WALLOWING. It remains right where it's supposed to with no wagging or other squirming. It's simply squatting.TurnThePage wrote:
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And for the uninformed there is a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE in the ride between a new 1500 and 2500.
But...that wallowing and uncontrolled feeling when fully loaded is nothing I like...my personal preference...
Yes, have driven all three 2018 half tons. Both empty and fully loaded while helping folks dial in their setups
ShinerBock wrote:The OP also asked about new Rams. Having paid attention to half ton specs for a while, I'm pretty sure the 20 inch rims are no longer the lower defining limit.TurnThePage wrote:
So, once again, if the OP is talking about the NEW Ram 1500s, as in 2019 model year, which are just becoming available, their payload has been improved. And they now also sport 6 lug axles just like everybody else.
The OP asked a question about 20 rims being the reason behind the low payload numbers of a non-2019 truck.
