Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I am looking at ordering a 2500 or 3500 HO. From what I have been observing, unless I have been missing something, it seems as if the 3500 single wheel rear axle comes in short box only. I like the smaller size of the short box, but it's nice to have the room of the long box, especially when a large storage box is in it for all my junk. The turning base is a bit shorter with the SB as well. They gotta' be making a SB and LB in a SWB. Any reasonable observations as to the advantages between a SB and LB?
Do the power folding trailer mirrors have heaters and do they seem to work well, meaning, do they have good visibility around a 5th wheel, like 30' long? I pull in tandem with an ATV trailer behind the camper. Total length, 56' as measured by a Kansas state trooper after receiving a speeding ticket (77 in a 60, I diligently observe the speed limits now). I would also like to try the new 48RE auto, depending on the price and the engine HP/torque rating with the 48RE. I don't know if I want to shift one more gear with the 6 spd than I do with my current 5 spd. Any suggestions?
For my use, the 3500 single is the way to go as I have a tendency to load it up in the back. I may need the 11/5 rear end and the overloads. I have the camper overloads on my '01 and had them on my '96 V-10 2500 auto had 'em too. I weighed in once at the dump with 7200 # of rocky dirt in back. The next day I filled the box even more full with sand, piled up about half way up the back window. It was squatin' a bit, but seemed to handle the loads.
I see there are a several 2500's and 3500's in a holding pattern at the local Dodge dealer. Apparently, they have been pulled from the lot as they are waiting for a new transmission fluid line check valve. Some of the 47REs have overheating problems related to this check valve.
If I can work it out, other options include limited slip, dimming mirror, premium seats, alum wheels, fog lamps, protection group, trailer tow. After I get it, the stereo will be taken out so a new Alpine XM unit with new door speakers and sub woofers (JL's)under the rear seat, and some Goodyear 285 MTRs will be mounted. I have the XM and MRTs now, both are great.
Do the power folding trailer mirrors have heaters and do they seem to work well, meaning, do they have good visibility around a 5th wheel, like 30' long? I pull in tandem with an ATV trailer behind the camper. Total length, 56' as measured by a Kansas state trooper after receiving a speeding ticket (77 in a 60, I diligently observe the speed limits now). I would also like to try the new 48RE auto, depending on the price and the engine HP/torque rating with the 48RE. I don't know if I want to shift one more gear with the 6 spd than I do with my current 5 spd. Any suggestions?
For my use, the 3500 single is the way to go as I have a tendency to load it up in the back. I may need the 11/5 rear end and the overloads. I have the camper overloads on my '01 and had them on my '96 V-10 2500 auto had 'em too. I weighed in once at the dump with 7200 # of rocky dirt in back. The next day I filled the box even more full with sand, piled up about half way up the back window. It was squatin' a bit, but seemed to handle the loads.
I see there are a several 2500's and 3500's in a holding pattern at the local Dodge dealer. Apparently, they have been pulled from the lot as they are waiting for a new transmission fluid line check valve. Some of the 47REs have overheating problems related to this check valve.
If I can work it out, other options include limited slip, dimming mirror, premium seats, alum wheels, fog lamps, protection group, trailer tow. After I get it, the stereo will be taken out so a new Alpine XM unit with new door speakers and sub woofers (JL's)under the rear seat, and some Goodyear 285 MTRs will be mounted. I have the XM and MRTs now, both are great.
