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loudounrv
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Mar 20, 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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byronlj
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Mar 21, 2014
I found that my trailer loaded @ almost 17k pushed the short bed through the corners. I think the OP's dually will help a whole lot but the weight transfer to the front wheels caused by the short bed is also a factor I didn't like.
Dave

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