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OneReallyOldGuy · 03-22-2018, 01:49 PM

We’ve decided to order a new DRV 39DBRS3. Now I need a truck to pull it. I’m looking at a Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW, Cummins/Aisin/4:10.
Realistically what is the pin weight of one of these units loaded and ready to roll? The GVWR of the Ram is 14,000 lbs. The truck weight plus fuel, DEF, hitch, and a few people leaves a payload weight hovering near 5,000 lbs. Is the 3500 gonna cut it or do I need something bigger?

03-22-2018, 01:49 PM	#1
OneReallyOldGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	How much truck do I need? We’ve decided to order a new DRV 39DBRS3. Now I need a truck to pull it. I’m looking at a Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW, Cummins/Aisin/4:10. Realistically what is the pin weight of one of these units loaded and ready to roll? The GVWR of the Ram is 14,000 lbs. The truck weight plus fuel, DEF, hitch, and a few people leaves a payload weight hovering near 5,000 lbs. Is the 3500 gonna cut it or do I need something bigger?