2500 to 3500 dually first tow comparison.

CampingN.C. wrote:
So I traded in the 2015 2500 for a 18 CCLB 3500 Cummins Aisin 4.10 and thought I'd share my experience on our first tow with our 5er TH.
First off I didn't trade because my 2500 wasn't fully capable, but it was on the upper edge of it's limits at approx 14K lbs and we tow every weekend.
.....As far as the handling I can't honestly say there's much difference, maybe a little less of the roll feeling that the 2500's coils can give you, but you get that feeling unloaded as well, guys that have them know what I'm referring to....

I'm in the same boat you were. I'm right at the top limits of the truck but do not feel it's overmatched in any way. I think that roll feel is due to the springs being inboard of the frame.

Before I started towing heavy I installed a set of Timbrens. It wasn't that I didn't trust the coil springs, I just knew I'd have a good load in the bed and wanted to that extra oomph factor. With the Timbrens I haven't experienced the roll feel, even with the 5er pin weight loaded in the bed. My guess is air bags would have the same effect.

KJ