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FireGuard's avatar
FireGuard
Explorer II
May 08, 2014

Anyone towing heavy with Ram 2500 coil springs.

It seems there is some doubt or reservations out there regarding the new coil spring rear suspension on Rams 2500s.
I know the 3500 with Aisin trans would be a great truck, but it seems the 2500 rides so much better, weighs less and would make a much better daily driver.
I would like to hear some real world experiences from people towing heavier 5th wheels say in the 12-15k lb range. (or more)
Also, anyone carrying a smaller slide in camper in the 2-3k lb range.
Any other comments good or bad on this truck is also appreciated.
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  • ib516's avatar
    ib516
    Explorer II
    May 09, 2014
    The RV.net site is messed up tonight, I'm on the Woodall's portal. I can't click on the links as the site they take me to is not responding.

    Anyway, I experienced the same amount of rear end sag with the new 2500 as I did with my previous 3500 SRW with the same 5th Wheel RV. The coil springs are very stout.



  • ChooChooMan74's avatar
    ChooChooMan74
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    My locomotives and railcars have coil springs. May be carrying a slightly more load than a 2500.
  • e-light's avatar
    e-light
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    Do a search...ib and me have both had a couple of long threads. Also should be a link on this forum in the first few pages about heavy loads on the coil springs...

    Check out this one

    http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27673944.cfm

    Also this one

    http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27694469.cfm

    Bottom line...the springs hold up the weight just fine.

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