2017 Ram 5500 MH

The engine and transmission will far outlast the rest of the machine, so the diesel is a bit overkill. Nice power for the setup, though. However, those who will spend $125,000 on a class C camper shouldn't quibble about an extra ten grand or so.

RobertRyan wrote:

Lessmore wrote:
many know in Canada for years the Canadian Plymouth dealers sold a Dodge truck under the name Fargo.

They were assembled in RHD format in Australia till the early 1970's from memory

Back in the '50's/'60s and perhaps even before and after, Australia got a lot of Canadian market American cars.

List was $148,000 with a show price of $135,000 to rich for me!

They start north of a $100k and get more expensive as size and options grow. $110-150k is typical for the ones primarily used on pavement. Slightly more off-road capable are in the $200k range while the extreme overland models like the Earth Roamer are over $500k.

I saw one of those at the lake over 4th of July. Very nice looking rig. It was a 2017, new rig. I didn't ask the engine power output though. I think the guy said $120K or something like that...?

My 5500 carries a 6000 lb truck camper while towing an 8000 lb enclosed trailer with no problem over western mountain ranges. The 325/750 output is enough to keep speed while using the 4.44 gear set.

Sweet.
Too bad the 5500 didn't come with the 385/930 High output motor.

I've seen a few, both Ford and RAM. I like the looks of the outside.

Lessmore wrote:
many know in Canada for years the Canadian Plymouth dealers sold a Dodge truck under the name Fargo.

They were assembled in RHD format in Australia till the early 1970's from memory

There are a few Super C's built on the 5500 and F550. Most are longer and have less ground clearance than what I wanted which is why I have a large triple-slide truck camper on a 5500 instead.