May-15-2017 05:22 AM
RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWRHonda EU2000
May-16-2017 10:09 AM
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RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWRHonda EU2000
May-16-2017 05:43 AM
jmtandem wrote:I just found a 2016 RAM 3500 DRW w/ 6.4 HEMI gas engine 3:73 gears with 10K miles and 4wd locally by private owner for a smokin' price. I may want to put a AF 992 on it and tow my enclosed 7x14' trailer with quad. This truck is one year old and has never been in salt. Opinions?
Please confine your comments to this combo and NOT turn this into a AF vs. Lance or Ford/RAM vs. GM or gas vs. diesel contest. These threads can get out of hand in very short order. I also plan on carrying my short box AF 811 temporarily for the remainder of this year, until finances allow a 992 or equivalent, I already realize the pitfalls/shortcomings of doing this but it would be temporary.
I hope Bedlam chimes in on this as I value his thoughts as well as what others have to contribute.
Thanks,
TG
Truck Camper Magazine purchased a new 6.4 Ram dually for their camper. Basically they love the truck, not the fuel mileage. You might check out their assessment of the truck at Truck Camper Magazine. I suspect if you got 10 mpg with the camper you would be happy.
May-16-2017 05:37 AM
May-16-2017 05:14 AM
Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:
I just purchased a 2017 Ram 3500 DRW gasser. We currently are hailing our 11 foot Amerigo with a weight of approx. 3000 lbs. We are averaging around 10-11 mpg and have zero issues with lack of power. It carries the camper with complete ease.
RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWRHonda EU2000
May-16-2017 05:11 AM
towpro wrote:
Trout, if you do buy it, run it some with stock gears and see how well you like it.
RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWRHonda EU2000
May-16-2017 05:07 AM
May-16-2017 04:38 AM
May-16-2017 03:50 AM
Bedlam wrote:
I think that combination will work for the OP. If he starts to travel the Rockies more often, I do think the 4.10's would be better suited for the gasser. I doubt he would lose any mileage doing this gear swap unless he drives fast while unloaded.
The payload thing between a gasser and diesel is bunk. The weight changes up front, but the rear axle weight remains about the same - I don't know anyone with a cabover heavy enough to worry about front axle weight.
Carrying the AF811SB on a long bed is no issue. If the OP already has a SuperTruss for his GM, it should be the same length needed to carry an AF992 on a long bed. The OP will need to buy new tiedowns and receiver, but the FastGuns can be used on the new truck.
RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWRHonda EU2000
May-15-2017 10:26 PM
Bedlam wrote:
The payload thing between a gasser and diesel is bunk. The weight changes up front, but the rear axle weight remains about the same - I don't know anyone with a cabover heavy enough to worry about front axle weight.
May-15-2017 08:35 PM
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May-15-2017 06:24 PM
mkasner wrote:
I had the Hemi 6.4L 3500 in a SRW and with the camper only (no towing) the best we ever saw was 7mpg hauling the camper around. Never again. I don't think I would want to tow anything along with hauling a camper on that whole package. We had the 3.73 rear end as well and you would definitely want the 4:10s