GD Momentum 395ms with Ram Megacab

[ndanecker]

I believe we have the RV narrowed down and its the Grand Design Momentum 395ms. Also have a new tow rig on order (1/8/2021) and its a 21 Ram 3500 Megacab DRW. I know its a short bed and will need some care in turns unless you go with a slider or other device to limit (or really increase) cab to trailer distance.

So - one option I would lean towards is the Reese Goosebox. I have the GN prep included because I want the holes clean and like the puck system. Was thinking about swapping out the GN hitch for a B&W one that has the square hole so I can use the 4" offset ball. Million dollar question is do you feel this will get me close to 90* or at least to a point where I don't need to pucker-up every time I make a wide turn or try backing into a spot.

Really don't want to do a slider.

Suggestions and comments welcomed. Thanks guys.

[MFL]

ndanecker wrote:


Ram order was delayed yet again so searched for alternate solutions. Test drove a F450 Limited after looking at some of the features is has over the Ram and decided that route. Excellent truck so far. Looking forward to see how it pulls the GD 349m when it gets here.

Just need to get the right hitch now, to fit the truck's capability, and to allow a clean bed when not towing. A good solid, easy to use hitch, that is not too heavy to install/remove, as needed.

3305 for OEM Ford puck system

rated to 25K

Jerry

[GDS-3950BH]

Grit dog wrote:
Lantley, time to turn off the internet for a bit, it’s getting your blood pressure up. OP is asking about a brand new dually and you go off on some rant about not buying enough truck for the job....
Give it a rest, bud.

Now that's over the top LOL..........

[Lantley]

Good job. Nice Color. That truck will do the job with zero pucker factor.

[FishOnOne]

Looks like a jewel...

[blofgren]

Congratulations, OP! That's a beautiful looking truck! :B

[MFL]

Wow...that is a towing machine for sure!! It is a very classy looking vehicle, which is unusual for such a large workhorse! Sure makes the truck next to it look plain, and a bit puny (sorry forum Ram friends).

Anyway...thanks for posting the pic!! I hope you will always be happy with your change of plans!

Jerry

[ndanecker]

I had an 04, 13 and 14 3500 DRW. My last truck was a 19 Ram 1500 which I traded in for the f450.

[ndanecker]

MFL wrote:


Post a pic of your new truck.

Jerry

I would if I could. This forum is slow and reminds me of the days of dial-up. They need to step it up here. Do I seriously need to use offsite file sharing to post a pic??? :R

[MFL]

ndanecker wrote:


Ram order was delayed yet again so searched for alternate solutions. Test drove a F450 Limited after looking at some of the features is has over the Ram and decided that route. Excellent truck so far. Looking forward to see how it pulls the GD 349m when it gets here.

Maybe they did you a favor, with the delaying. The new Ford may work better for you, and your hitch options will be better too.

Post a pic of your new truck.

Jerry

[ndanecker]

Lantley wrote:
I am always amused how many RV'ers want to be right at the edge.
Buy a SRW truck and the heaviest RV they can find.
Or they buy a large full size camper and get the shortest bed pick up available and prefer not using a slider hitch.
There needs to be a balance between truck and trailer.
For the most part a large heavy trailer requires a large heavy full size truck, so many times we deviate from these basics and choose to live on the edge with a combo that has obvious shortcomings.

Ram order was delayed yet again so searched for alternate solutions. Test drove a F450 Limited after looking at some of the features is has over the Ram and decided that route. Excellent truck so far. Looking forward to see how it pulls the GD 349m when it gets here.

[Lantley]

Grit dog wrote:
Lantley, time to turn off the internet for a bit, it’s getting your blood pressure up. OP is asking about a brand new dually and you go off on some rant about not buying enough truck for the job....
Give it a rest, bud.

Maybe some cannot comprehend more that one sentence at a time.
I understand the OP has a Dually. However he has a short bed dually and does not want to use a slider. What good is the dually capacity if the trailer hits the cab.
The OP ask about the puck factor in tight turns? Without a slider there will be a pucker factor.
Here's the rant:
Once again instead of getting the right truck with all the right equipment we are debating a questionable combo without all of the right equipment.
You can pucker and cross your fingers or you can get the right equipment.
As mentioned in a prior post, cab contact continues, none of those people that suffered through the cab damaged intended for the contact to happen. They all thought they were being careful enough. They all thought they did not need a slider.
The truth is they were all careful enough until they were not careful enough.

[Lantley]

ndanecker wrote:

Lantley wrote:
I wasn't referencing anyone in general. These threads appear all the time.
It's not that complicated to get the right truck for the application.
We often make this a subjective topic but the towing parameters speak for them selves.
If your trailer weighs Y. Your truck needs to be able to carry Y. Except too often someone wants to use a truck that can only carry up to X, not quite Y.
They will list a host of reasons why X can be made equivalent to Y or why you really don't need to use a Y capable truck cause X is just as good.
This towing at the edge ideology can be found across all kinds of trucks 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons and duallys. Short beds vs. long beds are also part of edge towing.
Choosing a towing combo is a straight forward process if you use a calculator or in the case of a back window a tape measure, however often times we use everything except a calculator or a tape measure.
We make subjective choices based on questionable logic that often leads to getting it right the 2nd time or learning the hard way.
When I went from a TT to a fiver. I knew I wanted a big fiver so I bought a dually right off the bat.
It wasn't that I was in love with a dually, but the math told me if I want to avoid the upgrade game than a dually would allow me to shop for any trailer I wanted without being on the EDGE of my limits.

Why are you even bringing weight or size of truck into the conversation? Megecab short bed has near identical capacity of a crew cab long bed (which I've owned an 04, 13 and 14) which exceeds the requirements of the 395m. Again - weight was not the topic of discussion so leave it out please.

You missed the point. Capacity is one thing hitting the cab is another.
But they are both can lead to the the same issue. You can get a truck that requires puckering up when things get tight or you can get a truck that delivers carefree towing at all times.. no puckering required.
You ask will I need to pucker up on tight turns?
Without a slider that depends on your definition of tight.

[MFL]

cummins2014 wrote:

danojeno wrote:
There are many people who say, with the proper care, it's no problem. With that in mind I ended up bouncing off and damaging my cab more times than I care to admit. Slider, winder or long bed, just get something, because your day will come.

Well, thats the same as saying everyone is going to drop a fifth wheel on the bed of their truck.

Good comparison, as both accidents can/will happen if you are lacking awareness, not paying attention, or distracted, when hooking up, or towing.

Jerry

[cummins2014]

danojeno wrote:
There are many people who say, with the proper care, it's no problem. With that in mind I ended up bouncing off and damaging my cab more times than I care to admit. Slider, winder or long bed, just get something, because your day will come.

Well, thats the same as saying everyone is going to drop a fifth wheel on the bed of their truck.