Question for owners on 2015 Ram 350 DRW

[Hootie]

Looked at a 2015 Ram 350 DRW. The question is on the rear suspension leveling system that would come on it. Does it level back up to the normal height of where it started from before hitching up the 5er, or just raise it enough to not sag, if your 5er causes it to sag some, Reason I am asking is the bed is sitting higher than my current truck which is a Ford 350 by 4 to 5 inches. Thanks for any feed back you can give.

 

[roadkingfl]

Hi Hootie, I don't know much about the RAM, but I am curious why you are considering switching brands...I'm not hung up on any brand which is why I'm curious.

Thanks

 

[Hootie]

We really like our 385Th toyhauler, and figure it being with us a very long time. And as you know a heavy piece of fun on wheels, then add the toys and what you need for the toys. My current 2012 F350 DRW 4x4, is capable of towing it, and accomplishing it fine. On the limits on the GVWR somtimes, when you add everything up.Things are changing, young ones growing up, dogs are getting heavier, TH needs a constant spring cleaning, I evidently put things in it and forget about it. Tool box gets heavier. Try to put just one more something somewhere so if I need it I got it. But I got to limit myself, the TV will pull just so much safely. I would love to get a Volvo (HDT) but do not see it in my Future, to me that's a one purpose truck. I tow other things with my truck, so when I figure out what I need with my homework, and ready to buy, I am ready. 900 to 1000 lbs do not sound like much, but being under by that much it safer than being over by that much. Hootie

 

[Bamaman]

If I was used to a Ford F350 and I wanted to go up, I'd be looking at the F450 cab and chassis--with a tow bed and the built in under floor tool boxes.

The chassis is like a medium duty truck, and it's quite beefy.

 

[Matt Hankins]

Hootie, bought a 2015 Ram 3500 4x4 last week and took the 385TH out for it's first outing this weekend. The Air bag suspension leveled the truck up automatically (pushed a button) to normal driving height when we hooked up. Pulled effortlessly, very impressed with the power and ride quality.

Picked the RAM after driving Ford 3500's the last 15 years... Hope this helps

 

[breeze rider]

Dodge ram Turbo cummins diesel...... best there is....no doubt.....

 

[Paul & Deb]

Dodge ram Turbo cummins diesel...... best there is....no doubt.....

Well, of course that's certainly debatable by all the GM and Ford owners out here

 

[breeze rider]

Paul.....your right......this is a topic that can be debatable by all the GM and Ford owners out there.... they all make good trucks...

but..... after all my research , i find the cummins diesel to be the best....

Think about it.... the big trucks ( 18 wheelers) have been running cummins forever..... it's proven

Do the research...then decide for yourself.....

 

[Paul & Deb]

Do the research...then decide for yourself.....

I'm mostly yanking your chain but ...... my research led me to my Duramax

 

[Bamaman]

Paul.....your right......this is a topic that can be debatable by all the GM and Ford owners out there.... they all make good trucks...

but..... after all my research , i find the cummins diesel to be the best....

Think about it.... the big trucks ( 18 wheelers) have been running cummins forever..... it's proven

Do the research...then decide for yourself.....

Cummins Motors in heavy trucks go up to 600 horsepower and 2050 ft. pounds of torque. They have nothing in common with the Cummins engines used in Ram 3500's--other than they are both built in Columbus, Indiana in different factories. Not one piece of the heavy duty on road diesel fits on a light duty 3/4-1 ton truck engine.

After owning a SuperDuty for 12 years, I just happen to prefer the quality Ford cab, seats, and components over that of the Ram--not to mention the looks. My truck has given fantastic service in every way, and I still hope it's the last truck I'll ever buy.

But any of the Big 3's 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks are very, very good vehicles and will pull a RV just fine if properly equipped for the weight carried on the bed.

 

[Abqscott]

I agree with Banaman about the interiors of the Fords but the Cummins motor I believe has 40% fewer parts to break.

 

[Cate&Rob]

I am not a Chrysler/Dodge/Ram fan . . . never even considered them because of ancient history by family members. But . . . . . . there has to be a reason that most of the 5th wheel delivery trucks are Ram 3500 duallies.

Rob

 

[Boomer]

The reason that there are so many ram trucks are out there is because they are cheap and dealers are turning themselves into pretzels giving discounts. The engine is great without a doubt, but there is more to a vehicle than the engine.

 

[Abqscott]

Well it is true I only have 50k miles on mine towing, so far tires, oil, and fuel. It has never been in the shop once with only one recall.

 

[TENN22]

Love this friendly banter. Between myself and my two camping buddies we own a Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. And while they all have pros and cons, we consistently agree the perfect truck would be a Ford Cab and Chassis, with a Cummins engine, and Allison transmission! The dodge owner pulls a 42' toy hauler 5er, Chevy pulls a 34' TT, and I pull a 37' TT.
And as much as it pains me to say, the Chevy has hauled both of us home due to breakdowns in the past 2 years. As a result I have traded for a newer Ford, and the dodge has been upgraded as well.

 

[Abqscott]

My last truck was a 96 Fummins that my son in law built. It was a monster.

 

[Bamaman]

I agree with Banaman about the interiors of the Fords but the Cummins motor I believe has 40% fewer parts to break.

The best part of any diesel is they just simply don't break if you change oil religiously. The weakness in any driveline is the transmission, and it's heat that usually breaks them. A $150 auxiliary transmission cooler is the best insurance to their long life.

While Ram sales are rising, Ford continues to sell more "light" diesels than Ram and Chevy combined. GM's Isuzu diesels seem to be the loser. Ram's 2014 and 2015 redesigned trucks have much more expensive interiors and cabs than in the past, and Fiat-Chrysler doesn't have a big price advantage on the others with more expensive components.

 

[Hootie]

I got to say, looking at trucks and test driving, the Ram Cummins and Aisin trans is a good set up. The rear end ratios are a good match for it to. From me asking question I have found that the cab does not have to come off the Ram for any engine maintenance, and Ford still has to remove cab for certain engine work. But the maintenance guys could of been blowing smoke. But got to say this , when you open the hood on a Ram and Ford, one being 6 cyl and one being 8 cyl, both have no room in the engine compartment, do believe the engine compartment has gotten smaller. Hootie

 

[droidguru]

Not to add a log to the fire, but I have owned all three brands (my current truck is a Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel) it was the best value during my search (price blended with tech specs). I can without a doubt say all three were more then capable of hauling and towing (they all do/did it well) and I can't really say one did it better then the other. As a note I had fewer problems with the ford (0) as compared to the chevy (1) but honestly that could have been luck or the way I drove them. The Chevy issue was covered under warranty.

So all in all, go with what fits. Look at the tow specs and buy for the trailer you are going to own (not the one you have) and most of all life is too short......enjoy it!