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03-29-2021, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Roseville
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That is a lot of trailer for a 1/2 ton. I would not recommend towing with that truck.
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Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637 |
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03-29-2021, 01:36 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Ridgefield WA
Posts: 190
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Originally Posted by notanlines
Let's keep in mind that the general consensus is to shop RV first, TV second. Otherwise the person finds that they have bought a truck that the dealer/sales person assured him was a 'beast' turns out to be a 'grocery getter.'
How many 3/4 ton owners have heard the term "Oh hell, yeah, it'll tow it, no problem."
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In our case, ours isn't a dedicated tow vehicle. It gets driven many more miles as a "grocery getter" than towing. Neither of us cared for the height and ride of any of the 3/4 tons, so we selected a TT that "grocery getter" would accommodate.
I guess you could say, it's all about priorities.
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03-29-2021, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waco, Tx
Posts: 5,451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blubuckaroo
In our case, ours isn't a dedicated tow vehicle. It gets driven many more miles as a "grocery getter" than towing. Neither of us cared for the height and ride of any of the 3/4 tons, so we selected a TT that "grocery getter" would accommodate.
I guess you could say, it's all about priorities.
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Yep... I tried letting the tow vehicle dictate the trailer.... never again, for us that was a miserable experience and a costly one as well.
But obviously our priorities were about comfort while camping and willingness to appreciate the need for the proper tool for the job.
Different strokes for different folks 
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04-29-2021, 07:09 PM
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#84
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Saint Charles
Posts: 11
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Ram 3500 Cummins
Thanks for all the guidance here. Playing it safe and bought the 3500 Diesel Dually. First trip in few weeks. I’ll feel much safer with this and driving two trucks (2005 Toyota Tacoma-not for towing) will allow us to bring kayaks and bikes. Happy camping!
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04-29-2021, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,423
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Originally Posted by Campingwithkids8
Thanks for all the guidance here. Playing it safe and bought the 3500 Diesel Dually. First trip in few weeks. I’ll feel much safer with this and driving two trucks (2005 Toyota Tacoma-not for towing) will allow us to bring kayaks and bikes. Happy camping!
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Nice choice! You won’t be sorry
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2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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04-29-2021, 07:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 16,226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Campingwithkids8
Thanks for all the guidance here. Playing it safe and bought the 3500 Diesel Dually. First trip in few weeks. I’ll feel much safer with this and driving two trucks (2005 Toyota Tacoma-not for towing) will allow us to bring kayaks and bikes. Happy camping!
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Beautiful truck and sounds like a great plan for taking your stuff, the family and being safe. Have a great time!
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Danny and Susan, wife of 55 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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04-30-2021, 01:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Taylors, SC
Posts: 2,994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Campingwithkids8
Thanks for all the guidance here. Playing it safe and bought the 3500 Diesel Dually. First trip in few weeks. I’ll feel much safer with this and driving two trucks (2005 Toyota Tacoma-not for towing) will allow us to bring kayaks and bikes. Happy camping!
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You'll be amazed when you put that power to work for you.
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04-30-2021, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,502
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Wow, great looking truck, congrats! Now you can buy whatever trailer you want to roll with and be set! Ha.
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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06-10-2021, 06:11 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Frisco
Posts: 11
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Question, isn't payload based on stock tires and suspension? Those can all be upgraded can't they?
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06-10-2021, 06:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,094
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Originally Posted by skychief12
Question, isn't payload based on stock tires and suspension? Those can all be upgraded can't they?
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They can but only if by a shop that lcan egally change the trucks certification. Otherwise the OEM sticker is the "legal" limit.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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06-10-2021, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,948
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Campingwithkids8
Thanks for all the guidance here. Playing it safe and bought the 3500 Diesel Dually. First trip in few weeks. I’ll feel much safer with this and driving two trucks (2005 Toyota Tacoma-not for towing) will allow us to bring kayaks and bikes. Happy camping!
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Nice choice!
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Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
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06-11-2021, 03:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Fort White, Fl.
Posts: 615
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I have learned over the years to buy more than you think will ever need because 6 months down the road you will end up having to upgrade. It ends up being cheaper that way.
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Rick
2021 Alpine 3790FK
2021 Ford SD F350 6.7 PS 4x4 Crew Cab LB Dually
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06-17-2021, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 1,003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skychief12
Question, isn't payload based on stock tires and suspension? Those can all be upgraded can't they?
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Your available payload is actually the GVW of the truck less the actual weight of the truck at the moment. The door sticker is for reference and represents the weight of the truck as it left the factory, along with a full tank of fuel and a 150lb allowance for the driver.
The real limit, though, is the GVW set for the truck. You should never load the truck such that the weight of the truck exceeds that limit.
Note that there are other limits as well (besides GVW) but this question was specifically about payload.
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2022 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL - "Big Bertha"
2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD 6.6L Duramax TD, CC, 4WD, DRW - "Mr. Beefy"
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