Anybody using a Ram 3500 diesel that can shed some light on driving it as a daily driver? I have a 2500 hemi now that drives comfortably enough. As far as I know the only difference is the extra overload springs. They won't engage unless loaded so I'm assuming the unloaded ride should be similar as my current truck?The dealers have been calling with trade offers which I usually ignore but the latest is an offer I'd be stupid to refuse. I was planning on another Ram 2500 as I don't need a 1 ton truck but when I price out the same truck in a 3500 series it is only $400 more. Seems crazy. What am I missing?

I drive a 2015 SRW 3500 Cummins as a DD. Difference is the 2500 has the coil set up and the 3500 still uses leaf springs. I like it just fine and so far zero problems. Biggest thing is tire psi. Spring and summer when we are traveling and towing a lot I run 60 front and 75 rear. Unloaded it rides fine to me but can get sorta rough on dirt roads and such, but very compliant IMO. Off season I run 60 front 55 rear and its great. Best part is the 3500 has the tpms but doesn't keep a stupid light in my face when I set psi where I want it. That was a big plus to me. When we were looking in 2015 I drove both the 25 and 3500 and honesty could not tell one bit of difference when tire psi were comparable. For the higher payload, higher RAWR, no TPMS alarm/light, it was a no brainer for me. My particular truck has a payload capacity of 3890 pounds with the Cummins. For pulling a 5th wheel that worked out much better than the 2500 that was 2400 and some change. I'm definitely of the mindset that for the very minimal price difference between the two that the 3500 makes sense if your gonna be using the truck to tow. If I missed anything let me know. I'll try to help best I can.

Been using mine since Sept of 2002. Air down the tires in the months I dont tow. No issues.

I should mention, I only tow a 7600lbs tt 5 or 6 times a summer. Usually less than 5k a year.

Yes. 2015 SRW 3500 4X4 Supercab.

Drive a 2007 3500 SRW Long Bed since Nov 2006It is a 1 ton truck therefore it drives like a truckWon't change a thing

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Greene728
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
I drive a 2015 SRW 3500 Cummins as a DD. Difference is the 2500 has the coil set up and the 3500 still uses leaf springs. I like it just fine and so far zero problems. Biggest thing is tire psi. Spring and summer when we are traveling and towing a lot I run 60 front and 75 rear. Unloaded it rides fine to me but can get sorta rough on dirt roads and such, but very compliant IMO. Off season I run 60 front 55 rear and its great. Best part is the 3500 has the tpms but doesn't keep a stupid light in my face when I set psi where I want it. That was a big plus to me. When we were looking in 2015 I drove both the 25 and 3500 and honesty could not tell one bit of difference when tire psi were comparable. For the higher payload, higher RAWR, no TPMS alarm/light, it was a no brainer for me. My particular truck has a payload capacity of 3890 pounds with the Cummins. For pulling a 5th wheel that worked out much better than the 2500 that was 2400 and some change. I'm definitely of the mindset that for the very minimal price difference between the two that the 3500 makes sense if your gonna be using the truck to tow.
If I missed anything let me know. I'll try to help best I can.
ScottG
Nomad
Mar 26, 2017
Been using mine since Sept of 2002. Air down the tires in the months I dont tow.
No issues.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
I should mention, I only tow a 7600lbs tt 5 or 6 times a summer. Usually less than 5k a year.
Winnebago_Bob
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
Yes. 2015 SRW 3500 4X4 Supercab.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Mar 26, 2017
Drive a 2007 3500 SRW Long Bed since Nov 2006

It is a 1 ton truck therefore it drives like a truck

Won't change a thing
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
You won't notice any difference from your 2500.
Wild_Card
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
Get it with the factory air ride.

My 15 Dually is my DD
Me_Again
Explorer III
Mar 26, 2017
The 3500 SRW RAM with Aisin is boss. Cruises bobtail at 80 MPH at 1750 RPM and pulls my 24500 combined weight extremely well. I have to use cruise control to keep from speeding, as it cruise along in quiet comfort without any feeling of pushing it to go fast.

Letting the rear tires down to 45ish makes in ride well empty.

Chris
wing_zealot
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
Do you have to park in any parking decks?
camp-n-family
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
Greene728 wrote:
I drive a 2015 SRW 3500 Cummins as a DD. Difference is the 2500 has the coil set up and the 3500 still uses leaf springs.

Thanks for this. All I had in my head was the overload springs which is the case between most hd trucks. I had totally forgotten about my coil spring setup. The difference in ride must be noticeably different? Time for a test drive I thinks.