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Old 01-01-2019, 08:28 PM   #10
Rhagfo
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Oregon Coast
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Originally Posted by tow n slow View Post
Hello all,
I am anxious about my RAM 2500 payload capacity of @ 2100lbs. I have been considered buying a 5er, with a GVWR @ 13000lbs which is well within my towing capacity of @ 17000lbs.

BUT most 30-32 ft 5er's have a pin weight of 1900-2300lbs which does not leave me any room for cargo in the tow truck.

I am considering upgrading my 2018 RAM 2500 SRW 4X4 to a 1 ton SRW drive.

My question is to you long timer's 5th wheel pullers, is 4X4 necessary?

We DON'T plan on any primitive camping. Just State parks, private camp sites for longer stays and maybe a one time trip up the Alaska Hwy in the summer.

I know I'm going to take a bath on selling or trading my 2018. But if I do upgrade I save myself some money by just getting a 2 wheel drive?

Your Honest feedback is appreciated!

You won't need it until you need it!! 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 real difference is the VIN sticker GVWR number, and maybe tires with a higher load rating. True that will likely place within the TV GVWR as RAM 3500 SRW has a GVWR of 12,300#, you should save a step and go to a DRW, for Ram it is a $1,295 option. Then you get 14,000# GVWR.
I will say they are really nice looking!


This is our newly acquired 2016 Ram Laramie 4X4 6.7 CDT Aisin with 3.73's



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