Jun-22-2015 08:20 AM
Jul-01-2015 09:05 AM
Boatycall wrote:
* Power is a given - the new ones are locomotives on 6 wheels--was that a deciding factor?
Jul-01-2015 06:05 AM
Boatycall wrote:
2001 F350 DRW 4x4,Torklift Talon Tie Downs,Stableloads & SuperHitch, F550 Rear Suspension,Roadmaster F & R Sway Bars,Rancho 9000s, Banks Turbo & Intake
2012 Eagle Cap 1160-Six 140Ah AGM Batts,Prosine 2.0 2kw Inverter
2013 Can Am Maverick
2015 Wells Cargo 26'
Jun-30-2015 06:04 PM
rshrimp wrote:
Boatycall.
How many miles and what overall condition is that 15 year old truck?
You might be surprised at how much that 7.3 is worth!
Jun-30-2015 02:39 PM
AKSuperDually wrote:
I was in Anchorage looking at the Dodge 5500 chasis cab this week also. Priced out a new one online with all the fancy stuff for ~$60K. Just have to build a flatbed on it then.
My 2000 is still pulling strong, and works great...but I need to step up to 19.5" wheels, and the springs are about ready for freshening/replacement. By the time I spend that (getting it all here), I'm going to have around $10K in upgrades according to my estimates. My truck is still running very strong, with a lot of upgrades already. I've got $10K coming from our state dividend check this year...and I think my truck is still worth $16-18K in the Alaskan market. I may even sell the camper as a package. That gives me around $40K to put down on a new truck, and I may even finance a new AF1150 as a motorhome package/second home deal. Routinely I need more hauling capability than I have with my heavily modified F350. I'd like to be driving something that isn't maxed out or even over extended all the time. I've owned my truck for 12 years now, and I'm about ready for something new.
Or....I'll just spend the 10K and drive it another 2-5 years.
First time in 12 years I've considered selling my truck.
Jun-30-2015 09:19 AM
.. a dually crewcab in client parking lots is a pain. A 5500 flatbed being a foot longer will just make it harder. ...
Jun-30-2015 09:01 AM
rshrimp wrote:
2Blazers. I saw that you had mentioned that in an earlier post. I don't understand why daily driving a 5500 would be any different from daily driving a 3500. Neither will fit in a standard parking space.
I am going to add 19.5's and H rated Toyo's to my 3500 and drive it for now.I am also going to try to move some weight forward or remove it altogether. Spare tire .... Carry less propane ... Get junk out of truck ect.
I noticed that someone was adding a brake system to a jeep earlier in the thread. I added an NSA Ready Brake and love it. No boxes on the floor to deal with and it is true proportional braking. Also half the price of other systems and easy 1 -2 hour install in the driveway with basic tools.
Yes Ram rates them lower but American Axle and Dana rates them at 10200lbs and 15K respectively.
Jun-30-2015 04:18 AM
Jun-29-2015 06:22 PM
AKSuperDually wrote:
I'd like to be driving something that isn't maxed out or even over extended all the time. I've owned my truck for 12 years now, and I'm about ready for something new. Or....I'll just spend the 10K and drive it another 2-5 years.
First time in 12 years I've considered selling my truck.
Jun-29-2015 06:21 PM
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Jun-29-2015 03:04 PM
Jun-29-2015 10:28 AM
rshrimp wrote:
What a great thread! Good read all around. I have a 2012 Ram 3500 and was hauling a Lance 1181. I had added Supersprings and air bags to the rear. I flat tow a Jeep mostly but do also have a 16ft enclosed trailer that can go 5000lbs loaded. Jeep is also 5000lbs but no tongue weight. The Lance sat right on the rear axle.
Empty Weight 4500 ft, 3500 rear
Lance Weight 4500 ft, 8500 rear
I just bought a Chalet DS 116RB with the optional third slide. Love the camper but!
Chalet Weight 4800 ft, 11000 Rear
Now I wish I had bought a 5500 and am considering a trade.
The big difference between the 3500 and 5500 is the rear end.
According to the axle manufacturer the rear axle in the 3500 is rated at 10200lbs The axle in the 4500/5500 is rated at 15000.
Both the trailer and my Jeep has a braking system.
I am torn between upgrading the rims and tires to 19.5's and keeping my non-def 2012 or biting the bullet and buying a Hemi 5500 and building a utility body for it.
Jun-28-2015 04:36 AM
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