Tow Vehicle Question (year recommendations)

[Aridon]

Folks, could use some advice from people with more knowledge on the topic of tow vehicles than I have.

I know the DRW 1 tons in the relatively recent past have been upgraded considerably. If I were considering a used truck to tow a:

Grand Design Momentum 395

Momentum 395 Stats

Dry weight: 15,400
Hitch weight: 3,400 ish
GVW: 25,000


What years would I be looking at to be able to tow that with a DRW 1 ton from Dodge or Ford or Chevy?

Anything I should know about those years in particular (years to avoid, specific issues with components, new year for engine type etc)?


Thank you for time and knowledge.

[john_bet]

jerem0621 wrote:
Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

No Fedaral CDL of any class needed for any RV period. All RV's are exempt.

[RustyJC]

jerem0621 wrote:
Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

You're not engaged in commerce, so why would a CDL be required?

Texas requires an exempt (non-commercial) Class A license for GCWRs of 26,001 and higher if the towed load is over 10,000 lbs.

Rusty

[Cummins12V98]

work2much wrote:

RustyJC wrote:
Our 2016 Ram 3500 dually CCLB 4x4 Longhorn with 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 4.10 axle ratios is rated for 39,100 GCWR and 30,050 trailer tow rating.

Rusty

Shopping for this truck now in 2017 version same motor/trans/axle ratio. I take it you are happy?

I would highly advise adding the factory rear air option. I have same truck in the 15 version. Pulls my 33K combo with confidence is all weather and terrain conditions.

I am sure Rusty will add his positive comments. Rusty has more power. 😞

Pic is with 9,750# @ full RAWR. Unloaded pic is in ALT ride mode same with loaded pic. Notice the same ride height automatically is kept.

[RustyJC]

work2much wrote:

RustyJC wrote:
Our 2016 Ram 3500 dually CCLB 4x4 Longhorn with 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 4.10 axle ratios is rated for 39,100 GCWR and 30,050 trailer tow rating.

Rusty

Shopping for this truck now in 2017 version same motor/trans/axle ratio. I take it you are happy?

I'm very pleased with the truck. I have about 8,500 miles on it with most of those towing - no problems at all. The only major modification I've made is to have the dealer install a 55 gallon Titan OEM replacement fuel tank for extended towing range. I had the dealer do the installation for warranty coverage reasons.

Rusty

[work2much]

RustyJC wrote:
Our 2016 Ram 3500 dually CCLB 4x4 Longhorn with 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 4.10 axle ratios is rated for 39,100 GCWR and 30,050 trailer tow rating.

Rusty

Shopping for this truck now in 2017 version same motor/trans/axle ratio. I take it you are happy?

[stickdog]

jerem0621 wrote:
Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

As others have stated it depends what state your licensed in and 26,000 is not the trigger that requires a non commercial cdl. In many states towing over 10,000 lbs. requires it.

[Cummins12V98]

jerem0621 wrote:
Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Not in WA, SD where I am familiar with. CA requires a endorsement from what i have been told.

I am licensed in SD and can tow my 33K combined anywhere with no special endorsement.

[Aridon]

jerem0621 wrote:
Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

No, not necessary in our state.

[jerem0621]

Do you have to have a CDL to be GCVW OVER 26k?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[RustyJC]

Our 2016 Ram 3500 dually CCLB 4x4 Longhorn with 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC transmission and 4.10 axle ratios is rated for 39,100 GCWR and 30,050 trailer tow rating.

Rusty

[justafordguy]

2011 and up 6.7 Ford, also the exhaust brake got much better in 2015.

[Aridon]

Thanks folks, I don't know how I screwed up the GVW on the fifth but it being 20k instead of 25k makes a huge difference in what can and can't tow it.

Appreciate the help.

[kennethwooster]

If you go dually they should all handle the job. I'm only acquainted with Ford. Having owned a 6.0 6.4 and now 6.7 I definitely would only get the6.7 which is 2011 up. I have a 2014 6.7 and DRW. I love the current truck. It will handle your rig.

[Cummins12V98]

2013 or newer RAM/Cummins/Aisin/4.10's. True Medium Duty combo. 2015 or newer with factory Rear Air Ride is a GREAT option. I have that combo.

I tow 33K combined, the truck has performed great in all weather and mountain conditions. Trans temp 165-172 no matter the conditions. Cooling easily in check even on 14 percent grades.

9,750# on the 4 rear tires, truck rides level with the factory rear air.