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Old 08-15-2018, 11:47 PM   #12
Rhagfo
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Oregon Coast
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Well many feel ok pulling a 16,000# 5er with a SRW 3500, in my opinion a 3500 SRW is just a 2500 with heaver springs and maybe higher rated tires (optional on the 2500). So not much difference! Do yourself a BIG favor and get the 3500 DRW, no issues with weight. that is my next TV.


Just pulled my DD new to her 30' all aluminum four horse slant with living quarters from Medford, OR to Portland, OR.


I convinced her to get an 2004 DRW Ram 3500 to tow it with after that scale trip.



It being a GN horse trailer the axles are way at the rear, we scaled on the way home and I calculated the pin to be north of 2,600#, this picture is while getting and just after geting new tires before the trip home. Who can guess how far over GVWR my 2001 2500 with just stock Camper Package is no Timbirns or bags!! I was surprised.






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