RAM 3500 DRW 4x4 crewcab diesel

rvshrinker wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
^ you both tow with 4.10s so you know how well they do. No need to argue over it.
Rvshrinker, yes if you're preparing for ANY possible combo of truck and rv then I'd go with deeper gears....just because you can and it will provide you more towing power (let's don't start the gearing theory wars, ok gents).

Since you're looking at duallys, many on the lots have deeper gearing than the standard 3.42s.
Aisin is a nice option too, but the 68rfe is holding up well or it wouldn't be around now for 10 years running.
If I was to order a new ram right now, even though I could afford it, I wouldn't spring the extra $$ for the Aisin unless I was using the truck commercially, towing really heavy most all the time.

this truck has the 68rfe. I was going to ask about that, as well. I will not be towing heavy most of the time. The most i could see us doing is a TC and then towing a toadie, OR getting a small fifth wheel. That's it. So if I can save some money on the 68rfe, great.

I'm hoping this guy will send me a photo of the GVWR sticker. I just can't figure out why he says it's in the 4000s.

On this truck though, I found out it has the extended middle console which makes it a five seater. I want a six seater so I want to get a different one.

Two more questions.

someone mentioned an option for an "aux switch" - can someone confirm what that is?

Also, this truck has a 'trailering package." Someone else mentioned a 'camper package' but the salesman does not know what that means.

Your sales person might be quoting you the camper rating and not the payload...that number is typically a bit less than the payload.

The upfitter switches are nice if you are considering adding any switched accessories...provides you with a clean switch solution that gets you thru the firewall with minimal fuss. If you don't ever plan on adding any assesories or you are fine adding aftermarket switches...maybe not needed.