Ram 2500 coil vs Ram 3500 leaf: squat test
Test RV is a 40' Silverback 5er. It has 4 slide outs, one over the hitch. It has a 15,500# GVWR. Loaded as it was, the 5ers pin weight is likely over 2500#. His truck is a 2014 Ram 3500 S...
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TucsonJim wrote:
That is a very large FW for 3,040# of payload.
TXiceman wrote:
Was the trailer loaded? A 15,500# GVWR trailer should have a pin weight over 3000#, not 2500#.
My advice is a dually for that trailer, not a SRW.
Ken
samsphones wrote:
Way to much camper for either truck, did noone notice how low in the back both were.
mpfireman wrote:
Both trucks were WAY OVERLOADED. Even though i drive a Dodge Ram QC, 2500 HD, Cummins powered, I would never venture out on the highway with either trucks. Unless i'am seeing these photos wrong, you are nose high with both trucks. I would really go for a dually, for safety reasons. You are in the MDT type of trailer hauling.
Not my RV, just a squat test with a friend's RV, comparing the different rear suspensions set ups for the new Ram trucks. His 3500 SRW handles it just fine, he has just under 4000# payload and a 7000# rear GAWR.
Some of you missed the slope of the street and driveway I mentioned.
ScottG wrote:
Interesting stuff!
However, one thing that doesn't come into play is how much the suspension moves and handles the weight bouncing down the road.
The static tests are good info though as it doesn't look like either one is squatting too much.
True.
N-Trouble wrote:
Interesting results. I wouldn't have expected similar squat.
Me neither. Driving/towing handling may be different, but just putting the weight on each was enlightening.
