RAM 5500 Chassis

[Peter 315]

That s*cks government always grabbing money from small business..

 

[Hay Dude]

Where is the new trailer ?

I currently have a 30 Big Tex 24,000lb trailer. Its a solid trailer, but looking to go to 35 and built with heavier components.

 

[Peter 315]

I currently have a 30 Big Tex 24,000lb trailer. Its a solid trailer, but looking to go to 35 and built with heavier components.

This one Deluxe 38000 GVWR 30 ft Tandem Dual Gooseneck Trailer Two 15K axles , BUT 35 feet long?

 

[Hay Dude]

This one Deluxe 38000 GVWR 30 ft Tandem Dual Gooseneck Trailer Two 15K axles , BUT 35 feet long?

Yeah 5’ longer and 16k axles rather than 30’ and 10k axles. The one I currently own is getting overloaded too often.

 

[3Lfarms]

I am thinking about upgrading my 04 Ram 3500 dual to a new 4500 or 5500 with a bed like yours. Can you tell me how your 5500 rides when unloaded?

Truck would be used for farm purposes and to tow my tractor, and 20k toyhauler, and I’m am toying with getting a 30k gooseneck dump trailer.
My old truck has plenty of power, but the brakes are lacking when towing heavy.

 

[Hay Dude]

I am thinking about upgrading my 04 Ram 3500 dual to a new 4500 or 5500 with a bed like yours. Can you tell me how your 5500 rides when unloaded?

Truck would be used for farm purposes and to tow my tractor, and 20k toyhauler, and I知 am toying with getting a 30k gooseneck dump trailer.
My old truck has plenty of power, but the brakes are lacking when towing heavy.

Be happy to. It depends on the configuration you get. Crew cab will be better of course.
Mine rode pretty rough empty until I realized the tires had 105 psi in them. :confused2: Took them all down to 92 and much better. It a firm ride, but the seats are pretty nice and it doesnt bother me. A 19,500 GVWR small truck is going to have a firm ride.
Full admission, my F550 rode better, probably because it was old and broken in and the turning radius much better. I miss the 550s wide track front axle.

 

[4570Man]

I am thinking about upgrading my 04 Ram 3500 dual to a new 4500 or 5500 with a bed like yours. Can you tell me how your 5500 rides when unloaded?

Truck would be used for farm purposes and to tow my tractor, and 20k toyhauler, and I’m am toying with getting a 30k gooseneck dump trailer.
My old truck has plenty of power, but the brakes are lacking when towing heavy.

I’ve never drove one of the new 4500-5500 trucks but I used to have a 3500 HD that’s the same caliber truck. It drove and rode pretty good on road. Off road it was terrible.

 

[Harry Palmer]

Very nice looking truck and setup. What I find interesting is the price you paid for a 5500 is about the same as the price wanted for a 3500 or an F350. I've got an 08 Dodge Ram 2500 Quadcab 4x4 long bed with the Cummins. It has worked very well, but I don't drive the 25,000 miles a year I did before I retired. Now I usually drive about 10,000 miles among three different vehicles (two Jeeps, one Dodge Ram). The Case IH tractor doesn't count. LOL The "stay at home" has really affected all the car/truck dealers in my area since they are shut down except for the maintenance area. Tomorrow they may be allowed to open up with a lot of restrictions. I use my truck to carry my truck camper (3300# loaded) but my GVWR is only 9000#. The weight of the truck is around 8,000# (I'm sorry, but I misplaced the CAT scale ticket so I can only guess it at this point). Obviously I'm very overweight with the camper on board. I have added a few things to help out like the 5,000# rated SuperSprings and a BigWig anti-sway bar. This truck is also 12 years old but it only has a bit over 73000 miles. The best part is does not use DEFS!

I've looked at Chevy and GMC as well as Ford. I've only been able to drive a Chevy (2019 Chevy 3500 DRW with the Duramax), but not the Ford or Ram. I've been considering going to a gas powered engine since I don't drive as much as I used to drive and the maintenance on a diesel is getting to be more than I can do easily. I do tow a 16 ft utility trailer and I trailer my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (upgraded for serious off roading). My query to you is does my reasoning hold up? Is it better to go with a gas engine like Ford's 7.3 liter or bite the bullet (and price difference) and get another diesel? I will appreciate your thoughts on this. I live in New Mexico where dealerships are far apart; the local Ford dealership is a place I won't set foot on the lot, which means I need to go to El Paso, TX. The Ram dealer has some 3500 trucks but they have been closed for sales.

 

[coobie]

NICE rig..

 

[farm boy00]

Very nice looking truck and setup. What I find interesting is the price you paid for a 5500 is about the same as the price wanted for a 3500 or an F350. I've got an 08 Dodge Ram 2500 Quadcab 4x4 long bed with the Cummins. It has worked very well, but I don't drive the 25,000 miles a year I did before I retired. Now I usually drive about 10,000 miles among three different vehicles (two Jeeps, one Dodge Ram). The Case IH tractor doesn't count. LOL The "stay at home" has really affected all the car/truck dealers in my area since they are shut down except for the maintenance area. Tomorrow they may be allowed to open up with a lot of restrictions. I use my truck to carry my truck camper (3300# loaded) but my GVWR is only 9000#. The weight of the truck is around 8,000# (I'm sorry, but I misplaced the CAT scale ticket so I can only guess it at this point). Obviously I'm very overweight with the camper on board. I have added a few things to help out like the 5,000# rated SuperSprings and a BigWig anti-sway bar. This truck is also 12 years old but it only has a bit over 73000 miles. The best part is does not use DEFS!

I've looked at Chevy and GMC as well as Ford. I've only been able to drive a Chevy (2019 Chevy 3500 DRW with the Duramax), but not the Ford or Ram. I've been considering going to a gas powered engine since I don't drive as much as I used to drive and the maintenance on a diesel is getting to be more than I can do easily. I do tow a 16 ft utility trailer and I trailer my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (upgraded for serious off roading). My query to you is does my reasoning hold up? Is it better to go with a gas engine like Ford's 7.3 liter or bite the bullet (and price difference) and get another diesel? I will appreciate your thoughts on this. I live in New Mexico where dealerships are far apart; the local Ford dealership is a place I won't set foot on the lot, which means I need to go to El Paso, TX. The Ram dealer has some 3500 trucks but they have been closed for sales.

Definitely buy a gas truck. Diesels are no longer worth it unless your doing heavy towing frequently or pocket is lined with cash to spend.