What truck camper is on your 2500hd deisel

12V Cummins wrote:

rbcamping wrote:
My truck is a 2000 Dodge 2500 cummins diesel. but not really.

I have an Allison transmission, exhaust brake, up graded rear leafs, upgraded front springs, 3rd gen brakes,(35% more stopping power) and 19.5 wheels and tires. It's really more like a heavy duty 3500 single axle. I was waiting to see what Gary Hubbard came up with, but is looks like I'll be buying a Eagle Cap 995 in the spring. I do like the 1160, but just can't seem to want to try and put it on a single axle. I think the 995 will be my limit.

I know what the weight police are thinking, but believe me, with my mods I've had over 5000 lbs in the bed and the truck still sat level and the springs were just touching the overloads, and I could still lock up all four wheels, no problem.

Do you REALLY have an allison transmission?

Yes I really have an Allison transmission. I blew up three Dodge transmissions ,and I'm not talking stock. I was done after the last one and put the Allison in. Love the Allison transmission! Unfortunately the engine block cracked six months after the install. The #53 series Blocks are known to crack, so I am now in the process of putting a new engine in the truck. It will have many upgrades to increase power and mileage, Mainly mileage with less smoke. It should have around 650 HP and 1400 foot pounds of torque with almost zero smoke and get around 26-28 MPG on the highway.

I realize this is money in an older truck, but its paid for, has no smog and it's also this is cheaper than buying a new truck.