2014 Ram 3500 without Aisin Tranny
I can get an incredible deal on a new Ram 3500 SRW, 6.7 Cummins, but it does not have the Aisin tranny. My eventual intentions would be to tow a 16,000 lb. fiver. Would it be worth me ordering a 201...
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I am not overly concerned with GVWR but there is a limit to the weight that can be carried on a SRW truck. Most jurisdictions go with either axle rating or the tire weight rating to determine the max allowable pin weight. If my only intention for the truck was to tow I would buy a dually for a 16k RV. The unloaded rear axle weight of my Ford is very close to 3500 lbs. My 275 65 r 20's have a weight rating of 3750 which, in Alberta, allows me a pin weight of 4000 lbs. BC is the only jurisdiction I am aware of that uses GVWR as the limit, which would allow me to carry a 3100 lb pin weight. You might also consider the fact the 2015 with an Aisin will be worth a little more 4 or 5 years down the road.
