New HD truck bed rails too tall for 5th wheel
Options: tow with the trailer nose high, or spend the money to lower the truck (easy on a Ford, tough on a RAM and with resulting possible drive train/warranty issues), or raise the trailer (with resu...
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rhagfo wrote:fj12ryder wrote:
After looking at the photos I can see why they are the same height. The amount of distance from the rear tire to the fender on the 2001 is huge, compared to my 2001 2WD dually. My fenders barely gave me enough room to reach in to pull the handle for the turnover ball release. Those are easily 8-10 inches more than mine.
Yes, the 2001 had the Camper Package, which looks to have the same spring pack as the 3500 DRW. It also has 16" wheels and 265/75 tires.
My 01 2500 Sport has a hell of a spring pack also and carries a nice load.
When you have time I am curious as to the height from ground to top back corner of your DRW's bed. Mine sets 55" with the air ride loaded or not.
