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02-11-2020, 09:55 AM
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New Ram 3500 or not??
So here is the story - Let me start with I am a Ram guy and always have been. Most likely will not change. I have a Seismic that will top out at 20K if fully loaded, so a 3500 is required. I have a 2017 Ram DRW that does a great job with this trailer. But it is also my daily driver. So that does pose some challenges. Specifically the DW and kids do not like riding in it. Especially the back seat. Lets just say the ride is a bit bouncy back there. Since the 2019 redesign/upgrade to the truck, I have heard that the ride has improved considerably. Ram has also increased the capability of the SRW 3500 to be able to easily handle my trailer as well. So the question is aimed at those who had trucks similar to mine that have since gone to the new models - Is the ride truly worth trading mine in for the new truck? And I would be going from the DRW to the SRW with factory installed air suspension as well. Thanks for the information/opinions!! And here we go....
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02-11-2020, 10:00 AM
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Location: Natalbany Creek Campground, Amite City, LA
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With 20k behind you I would NOT go to a SRW.........you will kick yourself more than once.
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2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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02-11-2020, 10:05 AM
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I do understand that, but the 5 times a year or so that I actually get to take the trailer out does not outweigh the daily driver aspect. And outside of a fully loaded trailer headed to the deer lease (UTV, water, etc), I do not usually get close to the 20K.
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02-11-2020, 10:53 AM
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Why not just buy a cheap little daily driver commuter car? It will probably cost you more in tax alone to buy a new truck than get a used little car. Keep your truck for hauling and get something easy on gas, your spine and your wallet!
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02-11-2020, 11:35 AM
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Location: Southern Indiana
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Too bad you're a Ram only guy because that trailer is F-450 territory. You were waiting for that one weren't you. 
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02-11-2020, 12:22 PM
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Has to be the 450 territory because the 350 can't get it.........you had to know that was coming......LOLOLOL. But to be honest, if I wasn't a ram guy, Ford would be the only other choice.
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02-11-2020, 01:39 PM
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I looked up a bunch of 3500's. Looks like there are a few SRW that have a tow rating north of 20K. You will need that. Probably north of 25K, to be safe.
A DRW will be a lot more stable unit to pull that beast.
Have you dropped your tire pressures when not towing? That will help the ride.
I bought a new used commuter car this fall. Zippy little thing very fun to drive. My TV, sits in the garage most of the winter.
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02-11-2020, 01:42 PM
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Location: midwest
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agree with the others the bath you take on the trade in plus all the other costs put you in a cheap used camery for day to day driving or if you need something bigger get a jeep or other sized dodge 6 years old is the key you get all the good stuff and the depreciation is over 50%... or put about 20 100lb bags of cement in the back... that will soften it up.. or air bags...
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02-11-2020, 02:26 PM
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Why don't you try adding some good quality shocks and maybe sway bars to your existing truck? That should improve the ride quality and cost significantly less than upgrading or getting a commuter car.
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02-11-2020, 04:57 PM
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Location: Concord, CA
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I'll throw my $0.02 in as well.
Keep the existing truck and go full air in the rear.
https://kelderman.com/
I also agree that tire pressure and several bags of cement would help too.
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02-11-2020, 08:47 PM
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I traded my 2009 Ram 3500 DRW in for a 2019 Ram Longhorn 3500 DRW. Night and day on the ride quality from the rough 09. I had Rancho adjustable shocks, airbags and a Helwig sway bar as well and unloaded would turn the shocks to soft. The 2019 has a 5200lb payload and 34,200 towing capacity. The ride is tremendously better in the 2019.
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