RAM 6.7 Cummins 2500 OR 3500
Going From RAM 2500 6.4 HEMI Gasser to either RAM 2500 6.7L C or RAM 3500 6.7L C What do you all think, is there a huge difference? Currently pulling 29RKS jayco tt Looking to get a 5er about 14...
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Greene728 wrote:
I have a 15 3500 SRW. And with the tire pressures set accordingly I find the ride to be very good and responsive for a 1ton truck. It's my DD also and couldn't be more pleased. Payload on door jam with the CTD is 3985#. Next best 2500 I found similarly equipped was roughly 2300#'s. No brainer for me. And I actually got the 3500 for just over $350 more than a similar 2500. Again, no brainer if you're even considering a 5th wheel.
Best of luck with your choice which to me is crystal clear!
Just remember that "payload of 3,985# is distributed between the front and rear axles. The reality is once you have all your bodies gear and hitch in the truck there is plenty of weight capacity left on the front axle that you will only add around 100+# to when hooking the 5er. The weight of the rear axle subtracted from the RAWR is what capacity is what is left. That number times 4 will give you the max GVW 5er with 25 percent pin weight you can tow. Multiply times 5 and that will give you the max GVW 5er with 20 percent pin.
My point is those numbers are NOT reality everyone needs to understand how they work.
