Dodge 2500 or 3500 for a Travel Trailer
Trying to decide on a Dodge 2500 or 3500 truck for a 25' travel trailer. I sure like the stability of the one-ton trucks, but getting around town might be easier in a 3/4 ton. What's your opinion,...
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ScottG wrote:Gulfcoast wrote:
I'm getting a 5.9 Cummins diesel, will decide on the 2500 or the 3500.
In the 5.9 era of trucks, the 2500 and 3500 will ride exactly the same.
Enjoy!
The only difference between the 2500 and 3500 5.9L (3rd Generation) Dodge Ram truck is one extra leaf in the rear springs. They both have the same rear axle rating which is your real payload limitation. So if you're shopping for a 5.9L truck, I would suggest you buy either a 2500 or 3500, whichever one you find the best deal on the best condition truck.
If you buy a 2500, and should later get a heavier towable RV, you can either add the extra leaf spring, or put air bags on. I bought my 2500 5.9 used and it already had air bags on the rear. I did add an onboard air compressor with gauge, so after I hook up my TT, I level my truck by adding air to the air bags. Then right before I unhook, I deflate my air bags to a minimum 10 lbs.
