3/4 ton truck questions

BeerBrewer wrote:
Sorry, they were all 2018s, withe less than 16k miles.

I have a 2017 2500 Ram, 6.4 Hemi. It didn't have the factory fifth wheel prep,and the dealer would not install it. so I bought the part and had it installed by a custom weld/hitch shop. Think I spent less than 500 bucks for the part and installation. Payload is 3025 lbs. Its a standard bed so I bought a B&W companion slider. Some will tell you that you don't need the slider - you do - ask me why...


I tow a 2018 Grand Design 303 RLS that has a GW of almost 12K. The setup works well, the truck pulls it great, but the gas engine makes its power at high RPM, which can be tiring on long trips. It gets 8 - 9 mpg while towing.

I had a Travel Trailer before, and I just love towing a fifth wheel. Trucks pass me without me noticing they are approaching. Everything that I used to put in the bed now goes in the basement - this includes my large beer cooler, my grill, and my portable waste water tote - chairs, the whole 9 yards..

I've used it a lot this year and am presently looking for a 3500 SRW diesel. I don't really need it - but want the diesel for the torque at lower RPMs.

Don't sweat the absence of the fifth wheel prep - but ask around at dealers to see if they install it. If they don't ask who can locally.

I'd get a 3500 SRW diesel. The 2500's with diesels run out of payload pretty fast - but on the other side of the fence, I always see 2500 trucks pulling bigger rigs than mine at camp grounds. I don't understand this - maybe they are going off axle weight? Maybe someone will explan this.

Good luck to you