2013 dodge 3500 HD trailer towing uprated to 30,000lbs

[sd455dan]

I like your opinion and will disagree Sir. I along with many others in the US have made a living pulling loads with our trucks. Apparently you are not educated in the light duty truck market and what they can tow legally tow. I actually have current argument going, that if I am wrong on..will increase my $$

Some statements from this test

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/22/2013-ram-3500-hd-review-first-drive/

of the Max tow optioned diesel 3500 allude to needing a CDL to legally tow the rated weight with the truck on public roads

But it's when you shove the full 30,000 pounds behind this truck that it really comes into its own. We had to travel to the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, MI just to get the chance to do so legally as the fine state of Michigan requires a CDL to pull that much poundage around. With no such certification, we were left to a prescribed route around the company's ride and handling course.

 

[Case485Guy]

Apparently you have never priced a medium duty, as an FL can be had for slightly less money than a loaded Ram/Ford/GM!!

And not only that, but the medium duty will be working long after it is paid for, unlike the light duty truck.

They can tow more weight safely, are not maxed out on every tow like light duty trucks are, stop safer, and are a true heavy truck, not a light duty which is under built, but grossly over priced!!

I agree Sir and I agree that you are correct on vehicle pricing. Tow ratings etc.. You and I have no argument. i have priced and bought F-650's for the company I work for. We do this for a living and I am telling you and anyone else I am correct. I manage CDL required tucks Class A and class B's, 80k trucks etc

 

[WilliamBos]

I agree Sir and I agree that you are correct on vehicle pricing. Tow ratings etc.. You and I have no argument. i have priced and bought F-650's for the company I work for. We do this for a living and I am telling you and anyone else I am correct. I manage CDL required tucks Class A and class B's, 80k trucks etc

Which engines did you get in the f650? Pm if you wish.

 

[Case485Guy]

The 5.9 Cummins was my favorite....very under powered. But it lasts forever an the driver cant tear the truck up. My next choice was the CAT 3126 and I refused the Powerstroke.

 

[WilliamBos]

The 5.9 Cummins was my favorite....very under powered. But it lasts forever an the driver cant tear the truck up. My next choice was the CAT 3126 and I refused the Powerstroke.

Was the 8.3 Cummins an option? Any experience with them? Mpg? Life cycle?

Have you had any expetience with the 6.7L cummins?

 

[Case485Guy]

Was the 8.3 Cummins an option? Any experience with them? Mpg? Life cycle?

Have you had any experience with the 6.7L cummins?

Whats your experience?? I am very invested in this thread with little back up.

The 6.7.. I am not sold on. I am honestly moving the fleet 3/4 and 1 tons to the Ford gas 6.2, its been doing amazing MPG for a gasser . 8k at sticker and .50 at the pump, not to including the DEF for the diesel in any brand is foolish I think. The liberals have pushed the most eco way of transportation out of the peoples grasp,,,,compare to Europe diesels.

 

[WilliamBos]

Whats your experience?? I very invested in this thread with little back up.

None, that is why i asked.

Hoping the mpg increase on the SCR rams improves a lot will need a new truck in 3 Years, will go 2500 HD if the mpg have improved over the non scr Cummins.

Not a Powerstroke fan, wont be buying a Ford. A duramax is an option too.

 

[Case485Guy]

My biggest problem with the V-8 American Diesel is fuel consumption. Got to love Dodge, they were diesel 6 bangers back in the 80's with the mitsubishi. I bet some you folks dont know what i am talking about???????????

 

[WilliamBos]

My biggest problem with the V-8 American Diesel is fuel consumption. Got to love Dodge, they were diesel 6 bangers back in the 80's with the mitsubishi. I bet some you folks dont know WTF i am talking about???????????

Early first gen ram had a Mitsu diesel?

Duramax is japanese designed!!

I'd take an E9 if they still made them!!

 

[Case485Guy]

Early first gen ram had a Mitsu diesel?

Duramax is japanese designed!!

I'd take an E9 if they still made them!!

OK how old are you? I an not sure what a E9 is