2016 Ram 3500 Dually

[mcomeaux]

Looking to purchase a 2016 Ram 3500. Found at dealership some distance from me. Dealer sent pics showing bed with what appears (5) plugs in bed with one right in middle. Does this model come prepped for ball mount in bed already from factory? Any help would be appreciated!! It is a 4wd Dually..

[Frank G]

The center plug is for the Ball. With the bed puck/ball mount system it is ready to tow. It will have the brake controller and the trailer plug receptacle.

More importantly what is the engine / transmission / ratio combination?

[mcomeaux]

4.10 ratio and a 68RFE TRansmission

[Chief Mole]

When we picked up the 2015 Ram 2500 with puck system, I had to bring my own brake controller in off my old Chevy 1500 Silverado. Luckily, it is a Tekonsha Voyager. I have read some ugly things about the Dodge RAM factory brake systems.

[mcomeaux]

I would like to see someone chime in on preferred gear ratio's for a 2016 3500 Diesel I test drove a 4500 and it definitely was geared different, shifted fast and ran at a lot higher RPM....Any Help??

[goducks]

When we picked up the 2015 Ram 2500 with puck system, I had to bring my own brake controller in off my old Chevy 1500 Silverado. Luckily, it is a Tekonsha Voyager. I have read some ugly things about the Dodge RAM factory brake systems.

My 12 Ram 2500 CTD's TBC sucked big time. I put a P3 in until I got my 2018 2500 6.4. The TBC in the 18 is great. I have none of the issues of the 2012.
Guess I got lucky or Ram finally figured out the right software.

[Burf]

What does the acronym "CTD's" & "TBC" mean? What is a "P3"?

I am "TLA" ignorant!

[JRTJH]

CTD Cummins Turbo Diesel
TBC Trailer Brake Controller
P3 Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller

[mcomeaux]

Found a 2017 Dodge 3500 with Aisin Trans and 4:10 gearing.
No air bags on rear suspension. My Pin weight is 3000lbs will
I be able to tow this with no problems without bags? If I could
get some intake on this I'm hoping to buy tomorrow....

[Bolo4u]

Found a 2017 Dodge 3500 with Aisin Trans and 4:10 gearing.
No air bags on rear suspension. My Pin weight is 3000lbs will
I be able to tow this with no problems without bags? If I could
get some intake on this I'm hoping to buy tomorrow....

Without knowing the full specs of the truck you're looking at, you should have about 5000 of available payload, before your hitch, and any additional cargo or added extras. What size (heavy) of trailer will you be pulling? You'll likely see a little bit of squat, but the truck should have no issues pulling. If you want the airbags to take away your squat (without adding payload capability) then add them, I don't see how they would be a must-have.

[mcomeaux]

TRailer is 13500 empty its a 38 fuzion. I know the truck will pull it I was concerned about having to put on the bags.

[Bolo4u]

TRailer is 13500 empty its a 38 fuzion. I know the truck will pull it I was concerned about having to put on the bags.

Well, you could always tow it a couple times (without bags) with the trailer loaded how you would normally tow, then, make your decision. what are your concerns about having vs. not having bags?

[mcomeaux]

I put them on my 2016 2500 and did not want to purchase again if not needed. I'd rather go without and leave stock if it works thanks for your input....

[SC Dreamer]

No bags on my 3500 with 14k empty trailer. It is 4x4 so a little higher then 2wd normally. I would try it before adding bags unless you just want onboard air compressor.

[mcomeaux]

.Thanks Dreamer supposed to get it next week. Funny this truck comes with the Aisin Trans and 4:10 but no tow package IE: pucks in bed or bed bring wired. putting in B&W Flip ball before I get it...






No bags on my 3500 with 14k empty trailer. It is 4x4 so a little higher then 2wd normally. I would try it before adding bags unless you just want onboard air compressor.