New RAM short Box and B&W RVK3600 in rear most position

Me Again wrote:

blofgren wrote:


Please keep us posted! By the way that is a really nice rig you have there; I think it's even cleaner than mine is!

Yep, someone is going to get a really nice 2001.5 low mile (122k) 2001.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 setup to tow. We will be flying half way across the country to pick up a new truck in the configuration we want, so will sell the old one after getting the new one setup to tow to Arizona after Christmas.

Chris

Where will you travel to pick up the new truck Chris?

blofgren wrote:


Please keep us posted! By the way that is a really nice rig you have there; I think it's even cleaner than mine is!

Yep, someone is going to get a really nice 2001.5 low mile (122k) 2001.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 setup to tow. We will be flying half way across the country to pick up a new truck in the configuration we want, so will sell the old one after getting the new one setup to tow to Arizona after Christmas.

Chris

transamz9 wrote:

Why do you want to replace the camera for?

So I can remove the tailgate and run just with the V-Box out back like the picture of our 2001.5. Ease of hooking up and unhooking.

Chris

I have mine set in the furthest setting for more cab clearance and it works great. Don't have any issues with towing and I can turn almost 90 deg in that setting.

Me Again wrote:
Russ, I have really been struggling with this decision.

I am going to see if I can modify the box to fit.

Cut out the bottom back corner and replace it inside out, to clear wheel wells and the RVk3600 B&W hitch legs.

Side view.


I wonder if anyone has worked out a replace video camera to replace the Park View one tailgate? Chris

Why do you want to replace the camera for?

I don't have the B&W hitch (yet that is) but I do have a newer Ram short box. I have the Ram (Curt) 20k slider hitch and did have to slide the hitch back when backing my previous fiver in a tight spot which was a 2005 Citation that had quite pronounced square corners at the curved transition on the front cap. Our current trailer has a much more rounded cap and I haven't had to slide the hitch back since we bought it. I would say that I could do about a 75 degree turn before I would be in danger of contacting, which I never do due to excess stress on the trailer tires, suspension, etc. The Ram hitch sits 3-4 inches in front of the axle of the truck.

I would say that you are likely ok with the combo you are speaking of, especially with the adjustments the B&W has because you could move the hitch 6"-8" further back from where my hitch is. I agree in that I don't think having the hitch in that position given how heavy the new trucks are. Plus that is worst case scenario.

Please keep us posted! By the way that is a really nice rig you have there; I think it's even cleaner than mine is!

Here is my issue:

Old std cab long bed:
Plus 1 foot = new crew short box.
Plus 2 feet = new mega short box
Plus 3 feet = new crew long box

And yes Russ Creative Industries really made nice boxes.

Russ, I have really been struggling with this decision.

I am going to see if I can modify the box to fit.

Cut out the bottom back corner and replace it inside out, to clear wheel wells and the RVk3600 B&W hitch legs.

Side view.


I wonder if anyone has worked out a replace video camera to replace the Park View one tailgate? Chris

My older truck is set up with the hitch 6" behind the axle and have no problems at all. I have my new truck set directly over the axle and actually have as much room as I do with my old truck. The axle in the new Ram is back farther.