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Re: Looking for a reliable diesel truck
Rbertalotto wrote: Oh Boy! This ought to get good!...:B You can tell from my signature which direction I'd suggest you go.... Good Luck finding a 'good" diesel under $20K.....I look all the time and I've never found one I'd consider good and long tern road worthy. But you might get lucky! That's good information. If I have unreal expectations, I need to know that. Thank you.225Views0likes0CommentsLooking for a reliable diesel truck
I'm looking for a reliable diesel truck. I like the idea of finding one of the dodge 12 valves but I haven't hand any luck. I want to replace my 2005 dodge 2500 Hemi. My 5th wheel fully loaded can't exceed 9500lbs. I was hoping to keep the price down to about $20K. Any suggestions?9.7KViews0likes39CommentsRe: Lite 5th wheels
tsetsaf wrote: A little late to the conversation but good choice OP. You may want to look into adding an aftermarket exhaust brake to your truck. It was not an option for your year but they are available for the 5.9l and, for example, on my year truck are required when tow ing above 10k. It will make a world of difference while towing. What is an exhaust break? Is that the break that release pressure from the cylinder? Is this used a lot? Will this extend the life of my truck? My truck has a hemi, did you know that when you suggested an exhaust brake? I'm only asking because it might not be available on a gas engine!389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lite 5th wheels
goducks10 wrote: Good choice. We also bought a smaller/lighter 5'er to pull with our 2500. So much easier. Ours has a dry weight of 7385, dry pin 1385 and CCC of 4315lbs. Loaded up we're at 85-9000lbs and the pin is around 17-1800lbs. Just right for our Ram 2500. The CTD yanks it all over the mtns in Oregon like there's no tomorrow. IMO you made a great decision in going with the 8528IKWS. Thank you. We are glad to be done with the search. Now I have to get rid of my 1995 26' malard. It's not worth much, but it's got a lot of years left in it.389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lite 5th wheels
JIMNLIN wrote: allendlung wrote: I don't understand. 11,000 pounds is the max including people, trailer and contents? Am I missing something? Your truck may have a 11000 lb tow rating which is just a recommendation from Dodge. Your biggest safety issues will be staying under your trucks 6000-6084 RAWR/tire capacities. A 2500 Dodge/Cummins rear axle may weigh in the 2800-3000 lb range when empty which leaves around 3000 lbs for a payload. All depending on actual scaled front and rear axle weights. I would stay under 2500-2700 lb "wet " pin weights. Now if the 2500 Dodge is the Hemi then its gonna' struggle in the bigger hills at 11000 lbs. If your truck has the Cummins then 11000 lbs will be a light workout for it. I wouldn't limit yourself to just "lite" models. Some brand lite models have a very light weight frame under them and there has been reports of issues with lite frames. I know this is simple stuff, but right now my head is spinning. I know my maximum tow rating is 11,000. The numbers on the door are GVWR 8800, front axle 4000 and rear 6000. I'm learning here, I use to know this stuff. I guess I loose it when not dealing with it daily. Where do I get the other number to determine my payload. So if my GVWR is 8800, what number do I subtract from this to determine my truck payload? There seems to be a number missing? There is nothing else in the door jam389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lite 5th wheels
JIMNLIN wrote: allendlung wrote: I don't understand. 11,000 pounds is the max including people, trailer and contents? Am I missing something? Your truck may have a 11000 lb tow rating which is just a recommendation from Dodge. Your biggest safety issues will be staying under your trucks 6000-6084 RAWR/tire capacities. A 2500 Dodge/Cummins rear axle may weigh in the 2800-3000 lb range when empty which leaves around 3000 lbs for a payload. All depending on actual scaled front and rear axle weights. I would stay under 2500-2700 lb "wet " pin weights. Now if the 2500 Dodge is the Hemi then its gonna' struggle in the bigger hills at 11000 lbs. If your truck has the Cummins then 11000 lbs will be a light workout for it. I wouldn't limit yourself to just "lite" models. Some brand lite models have a very light weight frame under them and there has been reports of issues with lite frames. ok, got it thank you.389Views0likes0Comments
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