What would you do?
Well, I have a dilemma on my hands. After buying a 2017 XD Titan last year only to find out I severely underestimated my research as to actual payload capacity of the truck. I decided I’d do even more...
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DutchmenSport wrote:bwlyon wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
Getting rid of camper is a definite no. ... I'm seriously considering a new Ram 3500 long bed dually, and building a wooden bulkhead/platform to sit in front of camper to stop foward movement. ...Our plan is maybe in the next 5 years or so to move up to a Lance 1062 or Arctic Fox 990 and would need a long bed truck.
I think you have just answered your own question. I think this is the wisest choice. I'm positive, you'll be much happier with the dually carrying that weight! (But my opinion is biased anyway).
Do one thing though, compare the 3 big manufacturers and get the truck that has the most payload capacity for the dually. You won't regret it.
I won't buy a Chevy or Ford HD truck because I'm partial to Ram. I imagine Ford would be the lightest. I can get into the upper 5000 lb range maybe a bit over 6000 lb for cargo capacity with the Ram. Taking the weight of my truck and figuring a generous 500 lbs extra for the dual wheels, longer bed and frame, should be right at 6000 lbs of capacity as I won't be getting a diesel.