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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 07-18-2019, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,994
Posted By Rhagfo
Not sure GM has released the 2105 HD 2500 DMax...

Not sure GM has released the 2105 HD 2500 DMax yet, so is it a 2015 or 2005? I will assume 2015, even at that I would replace the shocks with Bilstein shocks.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-14-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,441
Posted By Rhagfo
I have the same 2016 Ram 3500 DRW, and compared...

I have the same 2016 Ram 3500 DRW, and compared to my 2001 Ram 2500, this is how much difference there was between the two. I may end up being about 1" higher at the pin.


ON EDIT: you are aware...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-14-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,625
Posted By Rhagfo
We enjoy the quiet, the 2001 did a great job,...

We enjoy the quiet, the 2001 did a great job, just 1,700# over GVWR.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-12-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,475
Posted By Rhagfo
As you are looking at vinyl have you considered a...

As you are looking at vinyl have you considered a roll up? I have one on the 2001 and just installed the same model on our new 2016 Ram with 8' bed.


https://i.imgur.com/H12cIm8.jpg

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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-11-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,965
Posted By Rhagfo
:rolleyes: Well I may have to change my mind on...

:rolleyes:
Well I may have to change my mind on this at least for a while!
The new to us 2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW had a backup camera, while I don't rely on it still use side mirrors, it does make...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-11-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,264
Posted By Rhagfo
Just wondering what is the GVWR and Payload of...

Just wondering what is the GVWR and Payload of the new 3500?? I would say that is a great dealer.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-10-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
Must have been really wet snow! We got...

Must have been really wet snow!

We got caught coming home from the coast one February, 5er in tow, dropped into 4X4 and did about 45 over the coast range.


https://i.imgur.com/6FHlGNu.jpg
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-10-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,739
Posted By Rhagfo
Well some things happened to Ram that year to...

Well some things happened to Ram that year to increase the GVWR by 1,700#.
Stronger frame, fully boxed front to rear.
Ram started using DEF, better fuel mileage.



Yes, the truck is a bit...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-10-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,739
Posted By Rhagfo
Keep in mind that in 2013 Ram’s GVWR went from...

Keep in mind that in 2013 Ram’s GVWR went from 12,300# to 14,000#.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-09-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
Well during warranty period that is true, but I...

Well during warranty period that is true, but I will run Dino oil and change every six months for about $50 (I also run Oil through Blackstone Labs $28). Many state the cost to be astronomical, yes...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-08-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
I really think the comfortable cut off point for...

I really think the comfortable cut off point for diesel/gas is more like 12,00# to 13,000#. I still see maintenance as a wash Ram CTD is rated for 15,000 mile oil changes.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-05-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,226
Posted By Rhagfo
Didn't feel you were picking on me. I...

Didn't feel you were picking on me.



I was caught in a conundrum a 2500 with a lousy 8,800# GVWR, no 3500 SRW from Dodge from 1994 to 2002, just a 3500 DRW. The 2500 had the Camper Package...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-04-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
I towed 12,700# with the 2001 Ram 2500, no...

I towed 12,700# with the 2001 Ram 2500, no issues, I bought the DRW as I felt even a new 1 ton SRW would be a lateral move. That and with a DRW we are future proofing a larger 5er.


I feel that...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-03-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,665
Posted By Rhagfo
OMG My new TV is Soooo Big and tall!

We see people posting statements when they either go from an 150/1500 to a 250/2500. We also see it when many step up from a 250/2500 to a 350/3500 DRW.

Well seeing how I didn't trade my old TV on...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-03-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,441
Posted By Rhagfo
Lifted trucks and 5ers don't go together well.

Lifted trucks and 5ers don't go together well.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-02-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,226
Posted By Rhagfo
Our fiver weighs in at about 12,700# +/- about...

Our fiver weighs in at about 12,700# +/- about 10,000# on the axles and 2,700# +/- on the pin. The truck weighs 7,800# ready to go with DW, me and small dog and stuff.






Well a 5er loaded...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-02-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
Well some has to do with trim level, but the NADA...

Well some has to do with trim level, but the NADA price difference was $4,400 clean Retail, both Crew Cab Lariat's. $37,075 to $42,375.


For reference I ran my new to me 2016 Ram Laramie 4X4 CC...
Forum: Keystone 01-02-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,031
Posted By Rhagfo
Well I used the standard 8' 5'X5" vinyl fence...

Well I used the standard 8' 5'X5" vinyl fence post, it comes without holes has end caps which can be hinged.


https://i.imgur.com/ikLAe9v.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/3UlTWTo.jpg

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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-02-2019, 01:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,226
Posted By Rhagfo
Well if you want to be within Payload and tow a...

Well if you want to be within Payload and tow a 5er you chose the wrong TV. I towed our 2005 32' Copper Canyon with a 2001 Ram 2500 with Camper Package. While on last scaling was at 10,500# on a TV...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-02-2019, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,625
Posted By Rhagfo
Just joined the DRW Club

Well took the leap today and joined the DRW club.
Our old 2001 Ram 2500 with 313,000 miles was doing the job, but DW didn't like driving the 5 speed manual, and I had started to dislike the half...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-01-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,558
Posted By Rhagfo
You won't need it until you need it!! :shock: I...

You won't need it until you need it!! :shock: I see it as cheap insurance.


I see no since in upgrading your 2018 RAM 2500 for a 2018 Ram 3500 SRW, in my opinion it is a lateral move and the only...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-01-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,379
Posted By Rhagfo
So these are spot on, first quote, DRW for...

So these are spot on, first quote, DRW for stability and the safety of four rear tires. We a nice used Ram 3500 DRW Aisin with 3.73's, can't wait to tow with it.


The second is also true, our...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 12-27-2018, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,379
Posted By Rhagfo
No have not, nont lug it 5th, but I do tow in 5th...

No have not, nont lug it 5th, but I do tow in 5th all the time. We bought the TV used with 234K on it. we just turned 312K
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 12-18-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,414
Posted By Rhagfo
My methoud is to start with two full tanks, both...

My methoud is to start with two full tanks, both open and auto change over regulator. I check the indicator about every other day or so. When it goes half red half green the primary tank is empty. I...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 10-21-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,965
Posted By Rhagfo
Well that is with an empty bed! I see two BIG...

Well that is with an empty bed! I see two BIG changes!


That big nose of a 5er creating turbulence in the bed. Many that run stock tailgates have stuff fly out of the bed.


Many also run bed...
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