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loudounrv
Explorer
Mar 21, 2014

Advice needed -- will I regret a shortbed w/ 43' trailer?

I'm about to make a decision on a TV - Ram 3500 dually. I hope to have 14000 lb, 43 ft fifth wheel later this summer. I have 3 kids so I'm leaning towards the Mega Cab option for the added comfort for...
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goducks10
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Mar 21, 2014
If you're buying a 2013-14 Ram 3500 DRW you will have no issues what so ever with payload. However if you're getting a 2012 or earlier you won't have the payload for a 14,000lb dry weight 5'er.

Can't help you on the short vs long bed issue.

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