Ram's Auto-Leveling Air-Worth it if tongue weight is 3,000?
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โJun-24-2014 10:03 PM
So, my big question for you big 5er owners out there is thisโ if I someday own a 5er with a tongue weight of 3,000, would I notice much of a drop on a DRW 3500 WITHOUT this new system?
Hereโs a video from RAM describing it much better than I can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVw4OrFJmCw
Considering that tongue weight is ยฝ my payload rating, Iโm not sure if I would need this. But I only have a small TT now, so I'm looking for your advice. Thanks!
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โJun-26-2014 01:58 PM
loudounrv wrote:
I am interested in the auto-leveling air suspension now being offered on the RAM 3500s. It automatically levels the load so the truck wonโt squat and you get the benefit of the full travel distance of the suspension.
So, my big question for you big 5er owners out there is thisโ if I someday own a 5er with a tongue weight of 3,000, would I notice much of a drop on a DRW 3500 WITHOUT this new system?
Hereโs a video from RAM describing it much better than I can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVw4OrFJmCw
Considering that tongue weight is ยฝ my payload rating, Iโm not sure if I would need this. But I only have a small TT now, so I'm looking for your advice. Thanks!
If my truck was ready to be replaced, Ram's air suspension would be a major deciding factor in my buying one over the other two brands. I think it's a fantastic idea that the other two brands will need to implement to keep competitive. If you are ordering a new truck, I'd certainly go for it. As others have said, it will improve your loaded ride but more importantly soften your unloaded ride. Win on all fronts...
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โJun-25-2014 08:19 PM
loudounrv wrote:
The 2500 has an option where it is a total air suspension front and rear. The 3500 is only air-assisted and is rear only. In 2015, I wouldn't be surprised if they also offer the complete air suspension option on the 3500. But right now, it is only to auto-level the heavy loads.
2500 is only the rear, it's the 1500 that's all 4 corners.
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โJun-25-2014 02:18 PM
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โJun-25-2014 08:52 AM
I will be getting one once they hit the streets!
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โJun-25-2014 07:23 AM
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โJun-25-2014 06:16 AM
If I were buying a new RAM, I would get the air suspension. I think it is a good idea.
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โJun-25-2014 03:44 AM
Downside of air suspension is you need to maintain an on-board compressor.
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