2013 Dodge Ram with or without air suspension?

Ram went soft on the IRS spring rates starting in 2009. They have the lowest GVWR at 6800 pounds. Ford/GM have about the same payload for the same cab/bed configurations. Ford/GM also offer optional packages that increase GVWR/payload.

I have no idea why. Marketing the best ride won over capability? Tow ratings are competitive, as are power, fuel economy, and design/materials. Payload doesn't sell enough half tons I guess.

APT wrote:
I caution about the 2009+ Ram 1500. They have the lowest payloads in the class. Seriously, your current RV would probably put it over the GVWR and maybe rear axle rating. If you want a Ram, get the 2500 gasser or 3500 diesel.

Why is that, anyway? Looked at all the Big 3 half ton offerings and configurations for maximum towing/payload capacity and Ford just seem to plain own towing/payload for half ton trucks. Is this an acknowledgement by Ram and GM that half tons are primarily the new family sedan..................:h

I caution about the 2009+ Ram 1500. They have the lowest payloads in the class. Seriously, your current RV would probably put it over the GVWR and maybe rear axle rating. If you want a Ram, get the 2500 gasser or 3500 diesel.

reference 2013 payloads.

I',m generally against air suspension for towing anything when using a WDH. At a minimum they complicated WDH adjustment.

If set up correctly it should make little or no difference. The proper way to set it up is with the air turned off, set the WD system then turn the air back on.