Cummins12V98 wrote:
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 what hooking the 5er. The weight of the rear axle subtracted from the RAWR is what capacity is what is left.
My point is those numbers are NOT reality you need to understand how they work.
I understand what your saying and I'm aware of how the number's work. What I don't understand is your point.