Ram 2500 Diesel
I have a 2018 Ram 2500, diesel, short bed, "standard" rear end. I am considering a 42 ft 5th wheel trailer with an empty weight of 12K. Will my truck handle it on cross country trips with hills and ...
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wanderingaimlessly wrote:
Shiner, I get what you are saying about specialized buyers wanting specialized specs for their purposes. But, if you subscribe to that as a generality, why rate any non commercial truck for over 9900 lbs ever? Why not sell 9900 lb f-450 dually models?
Everybody can save a buck on their recreational plates.
Because people who buy a F450(which Ford de-rated from a class 4 to a class 3 to compete with the Ram 3500) to tow heavy weight on road more often than unloaded. That is not the case of 10k GVWR fleet owners who do not need to tow heavy on the road all the time. They want the truck capable of towing 15-17k, but they don't need it all the time to warrant the added costs and regulations.
In many cases, it is actually overbuilt rather than under built. At least for most newer Ram 2500's I have seen. I can't say the same for the F250 that tends to squat with the slightest of load, however, Ford's marketing strategy is a little different Ram's 2500 in regards to fleet customers. Ford seems to want their fleet customers to have an F350 de-rated to 10k, while Ram seems to offer an overly capable 2500 for these customers.
