Shopping for new Tow Vehicle and Fiver - Doing homework
I will be replacing my current truck and travel trailer with a new truck and my first Fifth Wheel camper this year and I'm in the planning stages of the purchase of both these items.
First, the camper I'm looking at is a:
Jayco Eagle Premier 331RETS
Dry Weight 11,150
GVWR 14,900
Ext. Length 38.5'
My wife and I are retired but not full timers. Primarily camp in the Midwest and south and will take at most one trip west each year.
The truck I am looking at matching with it is:
2015 Ram 3500 Crew Cab SRW 4x4 w/6.4 Hemi, 6.4 Box and 4.10 rear end
Looking at the 2014 chart, this truck has a 4,010 payload and towing capacity of 15,590 with 4.10 rear end. I'm thinking I would put a Pullrite Slider hitch in the 6.4 box if Dodge meshes with this hitch?
I understand the benefits of a diesel and DRW but do not want either of these for various reasons. I will not keep vehicle longer than 4 years. Based on that, I'm trying to find a gasser that will pull this fiver. I'm thinking this might be a good choice.
I know I will probably have to order this truck as I cannot find a 4.10 rear end within 700 miles of me on the Dodge website search.
My initial questions are:
1. Since I will probably order truck, are there any options that I should include or not?
2. Tire size, 18 or 20"?
3. Thoughts on my hitch choice and this vehicle?
4. Any thoughts on getting the best deal when you order a truck?
I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks!
Mike
First, the camper I'm looking at is a:
Jayco Eagle Premier 331RETS
Dry Weight 11,150
GVWR 14,900
Ext. Length 38.5'
My wife and I are retired but not full timers. Primarily camp in the Midwest and south and will take at most one trip west each year.
The truck I am looking at matching with it is:
2015 Ram 3500 Crew Cab SRW 4x4 w/6.4 Hemi, 6.4 Box and 4.10 rear end
Looking at the 2014 chart, this truck has a 4,010 payload and towing capacity of 15,590 with 4.10 rear end. I'm thinking I would put a Pullrite Slider hitch in the 6.4 box if Dodge meshes with this hitch?
I understand the benefits of a diesel and DRW but do not want either of these for various reasons. I will not keep vehicle longer than 4 years. Based on that, I'm trying to find a gasser that will pull this fiver. I'm thinking this might be a good choice.
I know I will probably have to order this truck as I cannot find a 4.10 rear end within 700 miles of me on the Dodge website search.
My initial questions are:
1. Since I will probably order truck, are there any options that I should include or not?
2. Tire size, 18 or 20"?
3. Thoughts on my hitch choice and this vehicle?
4. Any thoughts on getting the best deal when you order a truck?
I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks!
Mike
