2005 1 ton Ram diesel
In 2005 my husband & I went fulltime with a large 5th wheel & our new from the factory Ram. We fulltimed for almost 8 years. The truck now has 160,000 miles on it. It seems to run great. Have had ...
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Tom/Barb wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:srt20 wrote:
Skip the Pac brake. Totally not needed for a 24ft camper. Save that $2500 for future repairs. I traded my 05 Dodge diesel in this last June with 160,000 miles on it. Only because I wanted a new truck, not because it was used up. It had a lot of life left in it.
I’m guessing you have not towed 6-7% grades.
OP I HIGHLY ADVISE GETTING THE PacBrake. You will have full control and fresh brakes anytime you may need them.
Get the truck serviced and go enjoy life!!!
I towed heavy loads in the cascades for years, and never had one.
I towed a 7200# TT over the Cascades many times without an EB. With that small a trailer I could hold it back mostly with gearing alone. Once I got a Pac it was a lot nicer but the truck worked fine without it.
I would say it's a matter of budget. If that represents a large part of your saving then I wouldn't do it. But if it isn't going to impact you financially, it's a wonderful upgrade.
But you don't need one to be safe.
