Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
11-03-2020, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,752
Ram 3500 dually with high output Cummins and...
Ram 3500 dually with high output Cummins and aisin transmission and 410 rear is rated to tow at about 33,000 CGVW. I would get the factory air suspension and puk system for the 5th wheel hitch. I had...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
01-15-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 15,410
Ram Truck
I had a 2016 DRV and 2016 Ram P/U 1 ton dually. The Ram is the best tow vehicle on the market. Almost all of your commercial people who tow trailers from Indiana manufacturing plants to dealers use...
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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
01-09-2019, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,275
Read the find print
Not exactly true, 15,000 miles or 6 months which ever comes first, If you use bio-diesel it is 12,000 miles. So not a wash. In the diesel you have fuel filter change requirements also.
6.4L gas...
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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
01-08-2019, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,275
Pin weight and towing weight
I had a DRV in 2016 which is a very heavy 5th wheel compared to some other brands. I went through the same process currently facing you. In my case I decided on a Ram Dually 4x4 diesel. When you go...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-24-2017, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-23-2017, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
Champion generator
I just realized you are installing a Champion generator. If this is an off the shelf unit and not made for use in an enclosed box I would not use it. The RV made generator is made to put in an...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-23-2017, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
07-23-2017, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching
07-23-2017, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,073
Get the DRW you will be much happier. Give the...
Get the DRW you will be much happier. Give the RAM and Cummins with the Aisin transmission a hard look. A great truck with power to spare. The RAM with the Aisin has the high output engine which...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-24-2015, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,930
RV Consumer Group Ratings
Has anyone paid the membership to "RV Consumer Group" which is a non-profit organization which rates the different 5th wheels by model and manufacture? If so, is it worth the $139 investment?
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-24-2015, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,154
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-21-2015, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
Cummins12V98:
It seems that I read that you...
Cummins12V98:
It seems that I read that you came out of a DRV 36RXXX and moved up to a larger size. What is the difference in the overall length of you new and old unit? Also do you find it...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-21-2015, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
I have talked with Cummins rep and he told me...
I have talked with Cummins rep and he told me that they had a 3200kw diesel and the next size up is the 6000KW. He also said, say away from the 3200 diesel and go with gasoline 5500 or 7000 which has...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-21-2015, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-21-2015, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-21-2015, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
Go to www.ecifuelsystems.com...
Go to www.ecifuelsystems.com (https://www.ecifuelsystems.com) I plan on putting it into the bay area. It is a sealed tanks with a vent which go outside of the unit. I have seen these installed in 2...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-20-2015, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-19-2015, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 39,051
Gasoline generator install
I plan on installing an Onan gasoline generator on my new 5th wheel which will have the generator prep package. The Onan 7000 electronic fuel injection (EFI) model 7 HGJAA-97 is my first choice and...
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-17-2015, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,273
DRV 3rd A/C
Going to order a 36RSSB3 DRV. I have been advised by one dealer to get a 3rd A/C if I plan on spending time in hot climates. Is this a good idea or a waste of a thousand dollars?
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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-17-2015, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 26,153
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Forum: New Member Intros
06-14-2015, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,902
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Forum: New Member Intros
06-13-2015, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,902
Looking to buy new 5th wheel and truck
My wife and I are looking at buying a new DRV 36RSSB3 and 3500 Ram, DW,Mega cab, short box, factory air leveling system, 4 x4. I have concerns about the height of the truck bed and the leveling of...
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