What can I tow with a full ton SRW?
In a litany of other threads I had been pursuing a full ton DRW to handle a TC and maybe down the road a fifth wheel or large TT. But as I've been properly educated by the forum and other reading,...
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I finally went in and drove a couple RAMs and now am more informed and full of a million more questions.
First, definitely sold on the AISIN. It is a smooth, quiet beast. Loved it. It's overkill for my purposes but I don't care.
Second, the Tradesman was perfectly suitable for my needs. It's basic but drives well and is surprisingly quiet (again, with that AISIN). Maybe will add a few options but definitely won't go above an SLT. Not worth it for my purposes.
The dually is wide, unnatural to me. However, I could probably get used to it without a ton of trouble. The SRW even in a LB handled so well I really didn't even notice its size except maneuvering around the parking lot. I was really pleased with that.
So now I am debating between a couple options and need some more info.
First, SB or LB? Even though I'll have the AISIN (and maybe it only comes in LB?), I doubt I'll ever pull a fifth wheel because I won't have the dually. So do I need the LB? The SB will limit my TC options and I handled the LB fine, I just imagine the SB would be a little better off road. I can go either way, just need some feedback.
Second, I'm confused by the options. This particular Tradesman had most everything I would need, with a trailering package, backup camera, folding seat, side steps, "mounted auxillary switches", bedlier, trailer brake control (which I think i part of the trailer package), and the chrome package, trailer brake conrol and diesel exhaust brake. What other options would Be recommended? It comes with the Uplifter Electronic Module VSIM - what is that?
Third, I wouldn't have the chance to add some of the other recommended options like the auto level air suspension. Do you think that's necessary, especially with a SRW and no desire to to pull a fifth wheel or extremely heavy TT? Or can I add an after market option down the road if necessary?
Finally, am I correct that as long as I don't exceed the RAWR I can exceed the GVWR pretty safely? And I could upgrade tires as needed and with other after market options to maximize rear axle weight capacity?
The only other thing I didn't like was the center module in the front meant no floor space for the 6th passenger. He showed me a couple other vehicles which didn't hvae the module on the floor, which meant for some floor space - but not that much. I couldn't understand his explanation about whether and how I could choose between those options. Having some floor space for a sixth passenger is important to us.
What else do you think?
Total sales price was $54,700, including destination but excluding RAM incentives and taxes.
First, definitely sold on the AISIN. It is a smooth, quiet beast. Loved it. It's overkill for my purposes but I don't care.
Second, the Tradesman was perfectly suitable for my needs. It's basic but drives well and is surprisingly quiet (again, with that AISIN). Maybe will add a few options but definitely won't go above an SLT. Not worth it for my purposes.
The dually is wide, unnatural to me. However, I could probably get used to it without a ton of trouble. The SRW even in a LB handled so well I really didn't even notice its size except maneuvering around the parking lot. I was really pleased with that.
So now I am debating between a couple options and need some more info.
First, SB or LB? Even though I'll have the AISIN (and maybe it only comes in LB?), I doubt I'll ever pull a fifth wheel because I won't have the dually. So do I need the LB? The SB will limit my TC options and I handled the LB fine, I just imagine the SB would be a little better off road. I can go either way, just need some feedback.
Second, I'm confused by the options. This particular Tradesman had most everything I would need, with a trailering package, backup camera, folding seat, side steps, "mounted auxillary switches", bedlier, trailer brake control (which I think i part of the trailer package), and the chrome package, trailer brake conrol and diesel exhaust brake. What other options would Be recommended? It comes with the Uplifter Electronic Module VSIM - what is that?
Third, I wouldn't have the chance to add some of the other recommended options like the auto level air suspension. Do you think that's necessary, especially with a SRW and no desire to to pull a fifth wheel or extremely heavy TT? Or can I add an after market option down the road if necessary?
Finally, am I correct that as long as I don't exceed the RAWR I can exceed the GVWR pretty safely? And I could upgrade tires as needed and with other after market options to maximize rear axle weight capacity?
The only other thing I didn't like was the center module in the front meant no floor space for the 6th passenger. He showed me a couple other vehicles which didn't hvae the module on the floor, which meant for some floor space - but not that much. I couldn't understand his explanation about whether and how I could choose between those options. Having some floor space for a sixth passenger is important to us.
What else do you think?
Total sales price was $54,700, including destination but excluding RAM incentives and taxes.
