Bobby P.
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I have a 1500 Ram ecodiesel, 4wd .,crew cab. I also have a 31cb.
My truck has higher quality tires than stock, improved suspension, including rear airbags, 20,000 pound tow hitch, high end shocks, transmission cooler and electronic break control. Also, when I ordered this truck, I had them put in 3.92 axle (better than the 3.5 for towing). The truck also has a tow mode. I'm also going to instatl higher end rotors, calipers and brake pads. The trailer is a triple axle, with brakes on each axle.
I've read and researched both sides of the decision to tow with this vehicle. Ram has a recommended tow capacity for stock vehicles. There is no other specific guidelines beyond this for legal towing, if I am not towing commercially.
I don't see how a stock Ram 2500 would improve my tow capacity over my current vehicle, except for the increased hp of the cummins diesel (notwithstanding dual rear wheels, which I would not get anyway).
In my mind, this is a much safer tow vehicle than the stock 2500. And, I already own the 1500, and I really like it. So far, I've towed the boat and trailer around the marina and have pulled the boat in and out of the water a half dozen times. Have not ventured out beyond this.
Thoughts?
My truck has higher quality tires than stock, improved suspension, including rear airbags, 20,000 pound tow hitch, high end shocks, transmission cooler and electronic break control. Also, when I ordered this truck, I had them put in 3.92 axle (better than the 3.5 for towing). The truck also has a tow mode. I'm also going to instatl higher end rotors, calipers and brake pads. The trailer is a triple axle, with brakes on each axle.
I've read and researched both sides of the decision to tow with this vehicle. Ram has a recommended tow capacity for stock vehicles. There is no other specific guidelines beyond this for legal towing, if I am not towing commercially.
I don't see how a stock Ram 2500 would improve my tow capacity over my current vehicle, except for the increased hp of the cummins diesel (notwithstanding dual rear wheels, which I would not get anyway).
In my mind, this is a much safer tow vehicle than the stock 2500. And, I already own the 1500, and I really like it. So far, I've towed the boat and trailer around the marina and have pulled the boat in and out of the water a half dozen times. Have not ventured out beyond this.
Thoughts?