Payload: Ram 2500 Diesel vs. Ram 3500 Diesel
So much debate about the artificially low payload on the Ram 2500 diesels. That the low payload is only due to the 10,000 lb. GVWR. That the Ram 2500 diesel shares the same frame and drivetrain (dif...
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Turtle n Peeps wrote:What I recently learned about registering a truck in Arizona:norcalhawk wrote:You might want to check with the DMV on reg costs if you live in the Republic of Kalifornia like I do. :B They can really add up. Years ago my buddies F450 was $1,400/ year for that little plastic sticker. :E
Thanks everybody....things are getting clearer all the time. Less than $100 gets me a 3500...seems like a no brainer, yes!
In AZ, it's my understanding a vehicle owner has the right to declare a gross weight that's appropriate for the way they intend to use the vehicle. I'm not completely sure, but I believe the only caveat is the declared gross weight cannot be lower than the unladen weight of the vehicle.
There are a number of declared gross weight categories in AZ. However, 0-8,000 lbs. ($7.50), 8,001-10,000 lbs. ($36), and 10,001 to 12,000 lbs. ($63), are typically used for most pickup trucks in AZ. There's a mandatory $4 "commercial" fee for 1-ton trucks whether used commercially or personal use. In addition to increased fees for the next higher declared gross weight category, it's important to note (at least for AZ residents) the AZ Lemon Law is not applicable to vehicles with a declared gross weight greater than 10,000 lbs.
