Burbman Crosses over to the Dark Side....

[BurbMan]

The Burb has been a trusty TV for many years but sadly she won't carry our truck camper. After launching a nationwide search I was lucky to find our new truck just a few hours away in NJ.

Wasn't looking for a diesel initially but hey, it's never too late to try something new!

This was a one-owner truck, bought, serviced, and traded in at the same dealer in NJ. 81k miles. Not a speck of rust underneath, not even surface rust on the frame. Clean Carfax, no accidents, no title issues. No signs of mods except the oversized tires and tinted windows (dealer removed tint so I could pass inspection).

So here is our new-to-us 2015 Ram 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab Long Box with Cummins diesel. Here is the window sticker from when it was new.



So I guess it's time to sell the Burb. They are super rare to find with the 8.1 anymore.

the BIG question is what to do about my screen name here....LOL

[BurbMan]

Our camper is only 3000 *wet weight*, so we should have plenty of headroom for me, DW, dog, a few cases of suds, and maybe some food.....LOL

One thing I am finding about Lance is that they are well made, and the camper came with a sticker certifying its weight.

[in5r]

Burbon??? Lol

[rhagfo]

Me Again wrote:

BurbMan wrote:
4292,only 188 lbs less than the guide.

If it had came with factory side steps that number would have been lower.

Yea, our 2016 Laramie 3500 DRW lost 269# from base as it has 5er prep, side steps and a sun/moon roof.

[Me_Again]

BurbMan wrote:
4292,only 188 lbs less than the guide.

If it had came with factory side steps that number would have been lower.

[Me_Again]

spoon059 wrote:

Don't you have a longbed? The 4,480 rating is for the shortbed. I think you might have more payload, at least according to that chart.

The chart he posted is for the long box. The short box for basic truck is 4070 for the 68RFE. Being a Laramie, buckets, etc etc. his will NOT be the 4480 in the chart.

Chart for my 4x4 SB CC Aisin/HO is 4020. It is a Laramie, buckets, etc etc, door sticker is 3664. That is why I said his door jam number will be around 4K +/-. Chris

[BurbMan]

4292,only 188 lbs less than the guide.

[Grit_dog]

rhagfo wrote:
Burb, what is the payload on the yellow door sticker?

Who cares...

[rhagfo]

Burb, what is the payload on the yellow door sticker?

[rhagfo]

BurbMan wrote:
Payload is 4,480 lbs. Camper weighs 3017 "wet" as weighed from the factory, so once loaded up we should be right at or just under GVWR. Surprised that the 68RFE has a higher payload and tow arting than the Aisin.

Also interesting how the GVWR magically jumps up 900 lbs with the Cummins to keep the payload ratings the same.

The reason for that is the Aisin weighs more. Your sticker is about $7,000 less than our 2016 DRW Aisin 3500.

[Cummins12V98]

"Surprised that the 68RFE has a higher payload and tow arting than the Aisin."

Bottom line go by RAWR as in tire ratings. AISIN simply weighs more and it is a more capable trans as it's used in many MD applications. The 68 is a good trans also! Look at the comparison of the trans in the DRW application.

Stick to quality filters!!!!!!! MOPAR, FleetGuard and RACOR.

[Housted]

We have much the same truck, but with the aisin trans.
Wife calls it her caddy!!
Absolutely love the truck, it took a while to find all the goodies it has.
Had it since new...now has 40K mostly towing out 14K# 5er.
Had a local company replace the stock fuel tank with a 52 gallon.

Housted

[Grit_dog]

bucky wrote:
If you don't mind what was the out the door cost? My 05 is getting long in the tooth and needs a baby brother. Everything I look at in the pre 11 model year has too many miles on it. Don't be embarrassed if you think you paid too much. When you are hunting unicorns price is immaterial. Or you could just tell a fib 😉

Or one could be polite and not ask "What'd it cost ya?"

It's in poor taste, even on the internet...

[spoon059]

BurbMan wrote:
Payload is 4,480 lbs. Camper weighs 3017 "wet" as weighed from the factory, so once loaded up we should be right at or just under GVWR. Surprised that the 68RFE has a higher payload and tow arting than the Aisin.

Also interesting how the GVWR magically jumps up 900 lbs with the Cummins to keep the payload ratings the same.

Don't you have a longbed? The 4,480 rating is for the shortbed. I think you might have more payload, at least according to that chart.

Also, I think the GVWR shows that the weakest link in that entire system is the gas engine, not the frame, wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, etc. Everything else is the same, but the CTD is rated for more weight.

[2012Coleman]

It kind of looks like you have a new driveway to park it on. Good looking truck!

[bucky]

If you don't mind what was the out the door cost? My 05 is getting long in the tooth and needs a baby brother. Everything I look at in the pre 11 model year has too many miles on it. Don't be embarrassed if you think you paid too much. When you are hunting unicorns price is immaterial. Or you could just tell a fib 😉