Max Payload vs. Pin Weight (Ford, Ram, Chevy)
Hi, I recently bought a new 5th wheel and truck to tow it. I got a 40 foot Open Range with a 2500 pound pin weight. I was looking at fairly loaded SRW long bed diesels from Ford, Chevy and Ram...
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Does anyone know if the brakes and rear axle is the same on a Ram 3500 HD SRW as it is on a Ram 3500 duelie. I understand the rear axle would be longer on the duelie but I’m wondering if everything else is the same?
I still believe that SRW trucks made today from the big three are all very capable trucks and like you said about the 2500 difference the OP had before, there are methods to make a 3500 SRW more capable i.e. ride rite airbags and Rickson’s 19.5 inch rims and tires.
There are 19.5 inch tires that are virtually the same outside diameter as the standard Ram18 inch tires.
One thing that I experienced on my Class C was when those ride rotes are inflated to about 75 psi - it would noticeably improve handling and helped load the front axle.
Good luck to the OP - pay attention to your RAWR and tire ratings and you will be fine.
I still believe that SRW trucks made today from the big three are all very capable trucks and like you said about the 2500 difference the OP had before, there are methods to make a 3500 SRW more capable i.e. ride rite airbags and Rickson’s 19.5 inch rims and tires.
There are 19.5 inch tires that are virtually the same outside diameter as the standard Ram18 inch tires.
One thing that I experienced on my Class C was when those ride rotes are inflated to about 75 psi - it would noticeably improve handling and helped load the front axle.
Good luck to the OP - pay attention to your RAWR and tire ratings and you will be fine.
