JIMNLIN wrote:
op wrote:
Any suggestions of models to look at and things to watch out for/be aware of? thanks in advance.
Jim
You may already know this but the Mega has the same 6000-6010 RAWR as a quad cab or a regular cab 2500 truck with the Cummins.
Also for some reason Dodge dropped the upper aux overload spring pack on the new 3rd gen 2500 trucks ('03 and up).
My 5th wheel rv trailer adds 2200-2400 lbs on the hitch which is all on the rear axle which puts my trucks rear axle load at around 5400 lbs actual scaled weights. My trucks rear suspension is very soft so I use Supersprings to help keep the back end from sagging.
I also pull a 16k GN tri axle stock trailer. I load the trailer so the truck rear axle stays under 6000-6200 lb range. My truck has the optional tire and wheel package.
I would weigh your trucks front and rear axles separately. That way you know how much wet weight TC the truck can safely carry. And how much the trucks front axle load changes....if any.
good points, and you're reminding me that the Ram body builder guide lists the specs by model year and the 2500 payload is something on the order of only 1600 lbs with a base curb weight in the rear of 3000lb. I did put an email through to Truck Camper Warehouse and they suggested the super springs and Rancho shocks in the rear. This was in response to asking them about the Northstar 650sc and 850sc popups which are 1700+ lbs dry. They seemed to think the range of campers I'm looking at is fairly realistic.
