Bought a dually for a daily driver

[Navyvette]

Wanted to consolidate 2 vehicles into one so save some money and wanted to make sure I had the truck to handle not only my current RV but looking at a toy hauler.
It’s definitely taking some getting used to but it’s doable. Lost some fuel mileage which is a long term concern (I drive about 30k a year).
Got a decent deal and it checked all the right boxes. I stepped down in trim package from my last truck but it’s got ventilated seats and in Houston it’s awesome. Didn’t have any of what I consider wasted money options (sunroof, chrome package, etc)

It’s a 2018 Ram built in 7/18 (literally off the transport) and sticker was 73.5k and I was out the door at 60k. No taxes cause both my trades exceeded the cost of the truck. So just tags and title. I got 50k for my 2016 Ram that I paid 55k for almost two years ago and 15k on my 2017 minivan that I paid 23k for 18 months ago. Super surprised at getting so much on the van. I’m going to miss the fuel mileage of the van but not two insurance payments and tags etc.

[Navyvette]

Mostly the former but being this is an RV site your going to have a lot of the latter.

[RobertRyan]

FishOnOne wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:
HSV is remanufacturing them here for RHD.Have to change a fair bit them submit them to be accepted for ADR rules. Generally US HD Pickups lose 5000-6000lbs in tow capacity as part of the practice

The first of the HSV-converted 3500s are currently heading down the re-engineering line. However, Paull says they will only be in relatively small numbers so if you want one of the first out of the Melbourne factory, you might want to high-tail it down to your HSV dealer.

The 2500HD has a rating has a rated tow rating( non Geeoseneck or 5th wheel )of
12985lbs in the US 14,800lbs. 3500HD has not been rated as yet. These will be Caravan towers PR personal vehicles, 6.6 Diesel standard, no other options

Question : are Duallies used a lot on Farms and building sites? Or used mainly for towing RV's?

More so on farms, construction and utility trucks. We have an 07 Dodge DRW Mega Cab and because of it's rough ride has become a special purpose truck.

Interesting Duallies(they are mighty rare) would only be used for RV's There are Duallies on NON Pickup Trucks

[FishOnOne]

RobertRyan wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:
HSV is remanufacturing them here for RHD.Have to change a fair bit them submit them to be accepted for ADR rules. Generally US HD Pickups lose 5000-6000lbs in tow capacity as part of the practice

The first of the HSV-converted 3500s are currently heading down the re-engineering line. However, Paull says they will only be in relatively small numbers so if you want one of the first out of the Melbourne factory, you might want to high-tail it down to your HSV dealer.

The 2500HD has a rating has a rated tow rating( non Geeoseneck or 5th wheel )of
12985lbs in the US 14,800lbs. 3500HD has not been rated as yet. These will be Caravan towers PR personal vehicles, 6.6 Diesel standard, no other options

Question : are Duallies used a lot on Farms and building sites? Or used mainly for towing RV's?

More so on farms, construction and utility trucks. We have an 07 Dodge DRW Mega Cab and because of it's rough ride has become a special purpose truck.

[RobertRyan]

RobertRyan wrote:
HSV is remanufacturing them here for RHD.Have to change a fair bit them submit them to be accepted for ADR rules. Generally US HD Pickups lose 5000-6000lbs in tow capacity as part of the practice

The first of the HSV-converted 3500s are currently heading down the re-engineering line. However, Paull says they will only be in relatively small numbers so if you want one of the first out of the Melbourne factory, you might want to high-tail it down to your HSV dealer.

The 2500HD has a rating has a rated tow rating( non Geeoseneck or 5th wheel )of
12985lbs in the US 14,800lbs. 3500HD has not been rated as yet. These will be Caravan towers PR personal vehicles, 6.6 Diesel standard, no other options

Question : are Duallies used a lot on Farms and building sites? Or used mainly for towing RV's?

[Cummins12V98]

mountainkowboy wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I do wish they would at least have an alarm that you could adjust to come on when a tire gets lower than you want it to be.

aftermarket system do that.......

If you are referring to something that attaches to the valve stem, no thanks!

[RobertRyan]

HSV is remanufacturing them here for RHD.Have to change a fair bit them submit them to be accepted for ADR rules. Generally US HD Pickups lose 5000-6000lbs in tow capacity as part of the practice

The first of the HSV-converted 3500s are currently heading down the re-engineering line. However, Paull says they will only be in relatively small numbers so if you want one of the first out of the Melbourne factory, you might want to high-tail it down to your HSV dealer.

The 2500HD has a rating has a rated tow rating( non Geeoseneck or 5th wheel )of
12985lbs in the US 14,800lbs. 3500HD has not been rated as yet. These will be Caravan towers PR personal vehicles, 6.6 Diesel standard, no other options

[mountainkowboy]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I do wish they would at least have an alarm that you could adjust to come on when a tire gets lower than you want it to be.

aftermarket system do that.......

[Cummins12V98]

I do wish they would at least have an alarm that you could adjust to come on when a tire gets lower than you want it to be.

[ksss]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
There is NO low pressure light on any 3500 SRW or DRW RAM truck! Another bonus of owning a 3500.

GM doesn't have them either on 3500's

[Navyvette]

I moved my trailer today and after I dropped the tears to 35 and that made a huge difference in ride. Thanks for the tip.

[Navyvette]

Good to know on the TPMS stuff

[Cummins12V98]

There is NO low pressure light on any 3500 SRW or DRW RAM truck! Another bonus of owning a 3500.

[Rocknita]

Navyvette the Ram 3500 doesn’t alarm on low tire pressure. Only gives a reading. This is our 2nd Ram dually. Daily driver, 32,000 in 9 months. In single parking spaces I back in and rear is over the grass behind us. In front to back spaces I take two. Yes it fills up the space width wise but I’m taller than any car that parks beside us so no door dings. Their door would hit my steps. I can go thru most drive thrus. We also have an automatic car wash that duallys can use. No tracks on the floor.

[Navyvette]

Fordlover wrote:

Navyvette wrote:



I was just up in Conroe today lol, I can’t do a commuter as I haul equipment so has to have cargo space. If I didn’t do that I would be riding my motorcycle to work 🙂
I just installed a soft topper tonight so my equipment doesn’t get wet and have a bed rug on order to prevent scratching equipment. Tailgate is up there for climbing in though.

Wow what a beauty. Enjoy! Glad that there are some out there who use a truck, rather than just own as a fashion statement. I've got several coworkers with Toyota tundras and they haul lots of air in the cargo box...Beds are still immaculate without a bed liner several years later.

Well I am installing a bed rug so it’s easier on my knees to crawl in and out all day. I have to finish mounting the snaps for the front of the Softopper so it doesn’t flap in the wind.