Looking at buy 2016 2500

[SCPO]

I have been looking into buy 2016 2500, I had a 99 and also a 2010, Loved the 99 but tranmission was terrible and traded for 2010 it never performed as well as the 99 in fuel economy and had mechanical problems from get go. Need to know if the quality and performance of this generation has improved. Will be towing a tow behind toy hauler to start. May upgrade later to a 5th wheel toy hauler.

 

[SMcGrady]

I loved my 99 (especially after I upgraded the transmission).
You may want to look at the 1 tons too if you think you may eventually use the capacity. I think they are only about $1200 or so more than the 3/4 ton trucks..

 

[SCPO]

Looking at that don't really see that I would ever need the capacity and unless you go to DRW its not that much more than the 2500.

 

[SnoKing]

looking at that don't really see that i would ever need the capacity and unless you go to drw its not that much more than the 2500.

gvwr 2500 = 10,000
gvwr 3500 sb = 11,700
gvwr 3500 lb = 12,300

 

[SMcGrady]

What he says ^^^
in the examples that snoking lists, payload goes from 2100~2200 lbs with the 2500, to over 4000 lbs at the low end and over 6000 lbs at the high end for the 3500 in SRW config. I'd say that's a pretty big difference.

 

[RustyJC]

What he says ^^^
in the examples that snoking lists, payload goes from 2100~2200 lbs with the 2500, to over 4000 lbs at the low end and over 6000 lbs at the high end for the 3500 in SRW config. I'd say that's a pretty big difference.

A 3500 SRW with over 6000 lbs payload rating? Really? My "max-tow" truck in my signature has a payload rating of 5,440 lbs, a 14,000 lb GVWR with a rear GAWR of 9,750 lbs. I'm questioning this one......

Rusty

 

[gsbrockman]

Looking at that don't really see that I would ever need the capacity and unless you go to DRW its not that much more than the 2500.

The actual 2500 numbers can be found here :

https://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/towing_guide/pdf/2016_ram_2500_towing_charts.pdf

The actual 3500 numbers here :

https://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/towing_guide/pdf/2016_ram_3500_towing_charts.pdf

A 2500 Crew Cab longbed 4x4 68RFE 10,000 gvwr / 2,200 payload / 7,797 curb weight

A 3500 Crew Cab longbed 4x4 68RFE 12,300 gvwr / 4,480 payload / 7,825 curb weight

The 3500 SRW above has 2,280 lbs more payload.

 

[SMcGrady]

My bad! Thanks guys for catching that. I think I must have been reading from the wrong column or category when I was looking up the long bed numbers...
My point is, the 3500 has at least double the payload of the 2500. I really am not an expert at calculating weight capacity, but it seems that
2200 lbs could get used up pretty fast when you load up the truck, add the family and hook up the RV (depending on the tongue weight). Not a lot of margin for upgrades to heavier toys... I'm just sayin...

 

[Eagle6.7L]

SPCO, I like my 2015 RAM 2500,and their is no storage on deals right now,that is for sure.They are already discounted around 2000.00 dallors more since my purchase. If I may make a suggestion 2 items of great importance 1) cargo backup camera,2) 5th wheel prep package.The cargo camera is a nice feature for hitching a 5th wheel.Certain trim level have this a standard feature,while other package's it is available for order.You will not regret the 325.00 dallor option,for the camera.As far as problems or warranty repair,zero issues,fuel mileage is excellent.I tow a 5er....Good luck with your truck..........

 

[Cummins12V98]

A 3500 SRW with over 6000 lbs payload rating? Really? My "max-tow" truck in my signature has a payload rating of 5,440 lbs, a 14,000 lb GVWR with a rear GAWR of 9,750 lbs. I'm questioning this one......

Rusty

Rusty those numbers like 14K and 5,440 payload are JUST numbers to keep the truck out of Class 4.

There is virtually no way you van haul a heavy 5er and be within 14K. Our trucks are over 5,100# front axle right out of the box. So add that to the rated 9,750# RAWR and BAM you are over 14K by a mile. I really don't even look at those numbers as all that really matters is FAWR and RAWR on the Dually's.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Op do your self a favor and get at least a 3500. Then get the Aisin and factory rear air ride, you will thank me and others later!!!

 

[RustyJC]

Rusty those numbers like 14K and 5,440 payload are JUST numbers to keep the truck out of Class 4.

There is virtually no way you van haul a heavy 5er and be within 14K. Our trucks are over 5,100# front axle right out of the box. So add that to the rated 9,750# RAWR and BAM you are over 14K by a mile. I really don't even look at those numbers as all that really matters is FAWR and RAWR on the Dually's.

Ron,

Whether the numbers are relevant for our application or not, they're FCA published numbers, and my only point was that a SRW 3500 is not likely to have a higher payload rating than a similar DRW 3500. You and I may choose to ignore GVWR and payload rating, but others read this information and take it as gospel. I'm just trying to be sure that what they see is accurate.

Rusty

 

[Cummins12V98]

ron,

whether the numbers are relevant for our application or not, they're fca published numbers, and my only point was that a srw 3500 is not likely to have a higher payload rating than a similar drw 3500. You and i may choose to ignore gvwr and payload rating, but others read this information and take it as gospel. I'm just trying to be sure that what they see is accurate.

Rusty

exactly!!!