Is a dually needed?

[kevinwak]

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do they make cameras that go on the back of a fifth wheel trailer for backing?
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The cab cam camera I had on my tractor for a while would be great for large campers. It was a wired system. Came with a 20' and 100' cable. That allowed for the connection at the trailer hitch. It also had inputs for four cameras and the ability to wire them into signal and reverse lights. That way when the left signal came on the camera on the left of the truck or trailer came on. Same with the right and reverse. You could also set it to scroll through the different cams every three seconds...

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[daugen]

one of the things I took off the motorhome, because I would get nothing extra for it, was the wireless tpms system that I had on every tire of the motorhome, the dolly wheels and the back two tires of the toad. So I have ten sensors, I'm good to go on a double axle, or a triple, as it will warn if the pressure drops ten percent. Or hopefully before it drops to the point where it blows and shreds.

 

[aczlan]

The cab cam camera I had on my tractor for a while would be great for large campers. It was a wired system. Came with a 20' and 100' cable. That allowed for the connection at the trailer hitch. It also had inputs for four cameras and the ability to wire them into signal and reverse lights. That way when the left signal came on the camera on the left of the truck or trailer came on. Same with the right and reverse. You could also set it to scroll through the different cams every three seconds...

Make/model? Might be useful for me

Aaron Z

 

[LA Confederate]

I think the iBall is a wireless camera system that can be placed for hookup or on the back of the rig for backup or whatever.

 

[kevinwak]

Make/model? Might be useful for me Aaron Z

It was Cab Cam brand. Bought from an ag supply store. Mine was a wired and weatherproof model, as I had it mounted in an open station tractor.

 

[newbury]

I think the iBall is a wireless camera system that can be placed for hookup or on the back of the rig for backup or whatever.

Just steer clear of the Swift Hitch - I had one and it was great until the built-in battery failed and they couldn't replace it. Wanted me to buy a new camera.

The iBall is supposed to use a 9volt.

 

[nc redneck]

Daugen
When I first bought the rig I carried it to weight scale loaded with golf cart ( 1200 lb ) but no water. It was at 16,500 - 16,800. I was pulling it with 2001 duramax 3500 at the time. It did a good job ( with 250 HP custom computer tune ) until we hit the mountains going uphill was good for the weight, but down ( Black Mountain ) required a Pacbrake install.
My new Chevy 2013 handles the RV like a dream, I think tow rating is for 23,500. The brakes and suspension are outstanding. It still needed extra fuel storage so added 45 gallon tank tool box combo. May add transfer flow A/M fuel tank in the future.
Triple axels do scrub a bit when backing into tight spot ( never created a problem ). But if you do the math even with G or better rated tires you cant pull this kind of weight and have any extra allowance for heat . I am a big believer Michelin Ribs 16 inch E loads tires.
Not trying to restart brand war, But a few years ago I had a 43 foot fiberglass twin 350 CID I/O houseboat with flybridge. I had a custom made 5 axle gooseneck trailer for it. Weight was around 30,000 LBs. I used the 2001 3500 to put it in and out lake as needed for service and was scared every time I did it. Pulling up ramp was not so bad (4 wheel low ) but backing it down would pucker your rear end.
I still believe anyone who puts 30,000 on one of these trucks is a idiot regardless of brand.
Hope this helps
Scott

 

[jwstewar]

I have the iBall camera. It does just use a 9-volt Duracell battery. The reason why I say Duracell, it has problems with other brands (including Engergizer) batteries. I actually called Tech Support and that was their recommendations and it solved my issues. Other than that it works well for hooking up. To use it on the back of a trailer I don't think the 9-volt battery would last long on the camera and besides that, I don't think the range would be long enough to work on the back of a trailer as there can be times it has interference just at the back of my truck or Suburban. Usually though it is clear and works well.

 

[daugen]

well I did it, and bought the dually Ram 3500. I got the one rated for 14 tons, with a 4.10 rear. White Laramie, tan/brown interior, rode surprisingly well for an unloaded maxxed out dually, put your foot in it and it sounds and feels like a train leaping forward, some serious power there. Seats were firmer than I thought they would be, but are probably long term comfortable, heated and cooled. I thought I would shop around but I didn't need to. i got the senior guy there, who is the one they all go to, and said he wanted to make it simple. He sold me the truck at dealer invoice less three grand in rebates, or 9 thousand off msrp. 62k down to 53.
Likely too much truck but better too much than too little. And this way I can go buy any fifth wheel I want, and no problem hauling farm machinery.
Comfortable inside, reasonably quiet, for a truck..., and a reasonable amount of little jerky motions. And this one came with the fifth wheel bed reinforcement already built in. should not have any problem pulling with this thing.

my biggest regret is not being able to go through fast food lanes. Oh well, probably a very good thing for me. Get out and walk...
they had a black one and a white one and that new chocolate brown. White hid the chrome best so I went with that.

I would have preferred the 3.73 rear but at 60mph it was only taching 1800 so that seemed fine.

pics will follow next week or whenever I pick it up. My suburban is getting detailed on Monday and the couple who want to buy it will be over shortly thereafter, and then the dealer will do a courtesy trade so I save the tax money. All good.

 

[LA Confederate]

Awesome! Congrats on the new Cummins. Those are great trucks. If you're into forums and learning more about the trucks, I'd highly recommend CumminsForum.com as a great place to go. Lots of great information and great people on there. Just be careful if you want to mod the truck to get a little more out of it. Once you start modding the truck, it's really hard to stop.