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12-16-2019, 10:11 AM #21
#3 - A set of equalizers, such as Crossfires, remove the challenge of inboard tire airing.
#6 - Never heard of that. Not saying I doubt it, just a first for me. I run a set of guards at all corners because I like my truck's finish as well as the campers!
I have not personally had much issue in the snow. I run a rather aggressive tread in the Grapplers, and have 600-700lbs in the bed in winter. However, I'm not towing in that kind of weather, and if I were FTing, I'd be running away from it because I see plenty of it! Lol!Last edited by geotex1; 12-16-2019 at 01:52 PM.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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12-16-2019, 12:18 PM #22
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I'm right there with everybody else, same comments. right now have both, a 2002 Ram 2500 SRW 4x4 Club Cab short bed, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4 Crew Cab Long bed wide hips. They both ride the same unloaded but tow totally different stability wise. Both are rear end light not towing with nothing in the bed as expected, all pickups are. when I lived up in snow county I added weight to the bed either by sand bags or a few concrete blocks.
The wife likes to take the 3500 in most cases, its a quiet diesel!Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
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12-16-2019, 05:40 PM #23
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One other thing I'll add is that when you are in parking lots in a CC/DRW, think of it this way. You are a 747 around a bunch of Cessna and Piper aircraft. When you are getting on the freeway, you are a 747, not an F-15. Keep those things in mind, and you won't be surprised or disappointed.
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12-16-2019, 05:56 PM #24Originally Posted by [email protected]Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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12-16-2019, 06:12 PM #25
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12-16-2019, 07:10 PM #26
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My new RAM 3500 DRW-Mega Cab does have the AISIN with HO diesel....will say there is noticeable difference in power and shifting compared to my previous 2015 RAM 2500 SRW without the AISIN and HO diesel. Looking forward to seeing the actual difference when I hook up the 297 RSTS.
Brian-USMC Retired
2019 Reflection 297RSTS
2019 RAM 3500 Laramie MegaCab-4x4 DRW-AISIN
Propride 3P Hitch
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12-17-2019, 10:35 AM #27
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Originally Posted by [email protected]Last edited by Steven@147; 12-17-2019 at 10:40 AM.
Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
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12-19-2019, 07:26 PM #28
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My '17 F350 DRW is a great match for our 377 MBS Solitude. Pulls this close to 17K pound camper easily and safely. I usually get 9 to 10 mpg towing at 62 to 65 mph and empty 15 mpg around town and 16 to 17 mpg at posted limits. The 4.10 gearing helps in city and town driving but probably drops me down at hwy speeds about 1 mpg. I've been impressed with this truck so far and rides smoother then the 2000 F250 Scab with the short bed I had with a camper package.
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2017 Ford F-350 Lariat DRW...FX4...4.10's...White Gold/Caribou with Black interior. Curt Q20 hitch. BakFlip MX4
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12-19-2019, 07:47 PM #29Hobo Bill
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12-19-2019, 08:02 PM #30
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Thank you for all of the feedback and real world experience. I had hoped that purchasing the ProPride hitch would allow me to comfortably keep the RAM 2500 SRW but after a year of pulling it just makes "safety sense" to me to change to a RAM 3500 DRW.
No regrets buying the ProPride, it was a "noticeable" difference between it and the Equalizer hitch when it comes to sway and turning. But heading out full time on the road in a couple of months it just made sense to make the change now.
I truly appreciate all of the members with DRW that have commented and helped me understand the "piece of mind" they get from pulling with a DRW.Brian-USMC Retired
2019 Reflection 297RSTS
2019 RAM 3500 Laramie MegaCab-4x4 DRW-AISIN
Propride 3P Hitch
Spokane, WA
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