Will Ram 2500 be enough?
Hi, everybody. Don't have a 5er yet, but will soon. My question is this: I will more than likely be buying ( new or used) an Arctic Fox 27-5. I keep hearing of people pulling that basic size with 3/4 ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:rhagfo wrote:
Get the 3500 SRW with air ride.
Agree but also add the Aisin trans.
I keep following this thread, and the more I read the more I shake my head. I will see if I can answer some of the questions raised.
#1. The reason the Class 2 trucks exist is to meet tax and licensing laws in some states that consider any truck over 10,000# GVWR a commercial vehicle, with much higher registration and insurance rates because of that.
#2. You can order and purchase a F350 (one Ton) SRW with a VIN sticker GVWR of 10,000# please tell me the difference between it and one with a 12,000# GVWR.
When this is stated no basic difference between a 2500 and a 3500 the reference is to a SRW 3500.
#3. While RAM is working to separate the 2500 from the 3500, the trucks still share at least 98 percent of the same parts.
One question not answered by Ladyhawk777 in the first post is if they are looking at a new or used TV.
If new I would be buying a 3500 SRW, just for the VIN sticker GVWR. If used find the best 2500 or 3500 you can for the money. If a 2500, make sure you have the tires to carry the load. If careful you might slide in under 10,000#.
Just for the record, I tow a 5er with exactly the same dry weight of the AF 27-5L, 9,820#, mine only has a GVWR of 12,360#. I do exceed my TV GVWR, but not the front or rear GAWR from the VIN still have close to 500# to spare on the rear.
If you can tow level with stock rear suspension does it really matter?? I continue to read post on the forum about those with 3500 SRW towing lighter than me, and NEEDING bags to "Level" their TV.
So do love to post this picture of a 2001 2500 Ram as level as they come.
