Ram diesel
I didn't search much because I'm using my phone data right now in a campground. Not knowing what we wanted to do during the winter we started with a small set up. We have decided to spend the winters ...
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mtofell1 wrote:
The payload in the Dodge 2500 is an impressive 3000 lbs or so and you get the new coil springs or possibly rear air suspension. The 3500 has (I think) about 600lbs more payload but it comes at the cost of going back to bumpy leaf springs. A 2500 is well within limits of what you need. Duallys and even 3500SRW are mainly just needed when you get into 5th wheels.
Take a 10000# TT - even at the maximum assumed tongue weight of 15% you still have roughly 1500# of room for people and gear in the truck to stay under the GVRW of a 2500.
This is what I was thinking as well...many Ram 2500s have over 3000 lbs payload and should be able to easily handle a large travel trailer. Just make sure you check the cab/gearing/engine/trim combo's on the Ram site to make sure you'll have the combination with 3000+ lbs of payload.
Sounds like you want a Laramie or Longhorn model with a lot of options. I would go with the built in NAV if it was in the budget. The new UConnect systems are incredible. You will be VERY happy with the Cummins. My brother has a 2500/Cummins and he brought it over yesterday. That truck is a jewel man...I love it. I am happy with the 6.4L Hemi for now, but once I get it paid off it's getting traded in for a new Cummins with all the bells and whistles.
