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loudounrv
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Mar 21, 2014

Advice needed -- will I regret a shortbed w/ 43' trailer?

I'm about to make a decision on a TV - Ram 3500 dually. I hope to have 14000 lb, 43 ft fifth wheel later this summer. I have 3 kids so I'm leaning towards the Mega Cab option for the added comfort for...
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byronlj
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Mar 21, 2014
I drive in Colorado and several other Western states. After I bought my 40' fifth wheel I traded my shortbed for an 8' bed. The first drive on a winding mountain road confirmed I needed a long bed dually. Is the 14000# the dry weight of that 43 footer? If so, dry weight means little for towing information.
Dave

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