Mega Cab

[TBrennan]

Autoweek has the best pics and info here.



Click on Specs for Mega Cab and it the bed length is 75" at the bottom. I think that is the same as the current SWB bed.



Click on Pics for the highest res images I've seen yet.

 

[rashwor]

check this out http://www.chryslerweblog.com/

How'd they get that Hemi in that Charger???? :-laf :-laf :-laf



On a serious note, I will stick with my '05 Quad Cab. Oo.

 

[TBrennan]

Also note from the Autoweek "Story":



"Ram Mega Cab sales begin this fall. The Ram regular and Quad Cab pickups will continue to be offered. "



For those that were worried about the Quad Cabs going away.

 

[KCJackson]

1500 Mega - Hemi/545RFE, 8510 GVWR (legally 3/4-ton)

2500 Mega - Hemi/545RFE, Cummins/G56, Cummins 48RE, 8800 GVWR (Hemi), 9000 (Cummins)

3500 Mega - Cummins/G56, Cummins/48RE, 9900 GVWR



Max tow rating: 3500 Mega 4x2 Cummins, GCWR 23,000, MTW 15,800, Payload 2840

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

From the Dodge site:



" Dodge starts with heavy-duty, long-wheelbase pickup chassis. Then it replaces 8-foot truck box with 6-foot box and extends cab 20 inches. Cab has seating for six. Rear seat back can recline 37 degrees from vertical. "



Dunno about others, but since we use our truck primarily as an RV tow vehicle, and need room in the box for a fuel/tool box plus 5er hitch - plus all the other junk needed for on-the-road storage, *I* sure would hate to lose 2 feet of bed length.



Besides, I personally think the proportions make the truck sorta ugly...

 

[JStraw]

RustyJC,



1. My statement holds true, if 'anyone' says a swb can't tow a fiver, it is a lie. They can also haul family, friends, pets and supplies just like a lwb. I can't find where I was calling you or anyone else a liar. It was a general open statement. Sorry if you took offense.



2. Lie is just a word. Just like truth, honesty, knucklehead and ninny are, to name a few. It's a persons perception and how the reader puts it into context that can make it 'strong'.



Your #3 won't get a response as this is a personal attack upon myself.



Why would you feel compelled to put emotion into a harmless posting of my opinion on the topic, take offense and make an attack? Its way too easy to put such perceptions on dang near every post if someone wanted to, and make a big deal about it. I was just posting and still post "my opinions". Nothing more, nothing less, nothing ill meant towards any one person. Peace out.

 

[JStraw]

Opjonny and JL penner you hit it on the head. We all love our ram TD's and a bigger heavy weight hitter would fit the bill.

 

[Heywood]

Better pix here

 

[RustyJC]

Your #3 won't get a response as this is a personal attack upon myself.

Nothing personal about it. You question why anyone would need a long bed truck to pull a heavy 5th wheel. Since a Dodge dually is only available as a long bed truck, I was just using your own situation to point out the reason - a heavy 5th wheel such as your 15K rig often requires a truck with more GVWR than is available on a SRW, short bed truck.



As you said, Peace out.



Rusty

 

[Duck]

Front end looks strange.

No flat metal floor turns me off.

If the bed really is shorter than 6ft, then you can't even put a 6ft ladder back there?



Eh, no thanks. Great idea, but back to the drawing board.

 

[rrl989]

Whats makes everyone think they won't soon follow it up with a 350hp/700fp

CTD, 3500 DRW GVWR 13,500 lbs, and a 6000 lb payload ????



I still can't believe I only have 98 with 180HP, I can wait a few more years for the 400 hp Cummins.



Ron

 

[gthiessen]

Here is a web site to get a full look at the Mega Cab

http://info.detnews.com/photogalleries/autoshowgallery.cfm?action=2006models

Click of megacab from list of 2006 vechicles

Greg

 

[JStraw]

Cool, but it doesn't take a dually to always fit the bill. The trailer should also be considered. My 36 footer is a triple axle with 2100# tongue weight. That puts me well within payload, axle weight and tow capacity. There are lots of combinations (truck/trailer) that may appear overburdened but in fact are within spec.



2005 RAM 3500

Laramie, Quad Cab, 4x2, 6. 25 Ft, 5. 9L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine - 610 lb-ft, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

With 4. 10 Axle Ratio You Can Tow 16250 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR)=9900

Payload=3313

Curb Weight=6587

Curb WeightFront/Rear=3888/2699

GAWRFront/Rear=4750/6200

Gross Combination Weight Rating(GCWR)=23000

 

[JStraw]

Towing with my W250 is of course a whole different situation.



edited fer my spell'n

 

[JCrockett]

I am glad I am getting my 05, I like an 8' bed! I put a tool box on and I still can throw my snowmachine in the back if I need to. They do need to offer an 8' box though, maybe it will be with the 4500 + series trucks?

 

[ceaman]

I would love it with an 8' bed, since I live in my truck on the road. I sleep in the back seat now with a 4" foam matress so it would be like going to a queen size!



I have a new truck ordered. . scheduled to ship tomorrow. so i wont be in the market for a while but... one day!



If they decide not to offer it in a 8' bed I will stretch the frame and put the 8' bed on. I need the room for the fuel tank, and the company I work for wont let you pull a 5er with a shortbed. . no exceptions.

 

[RustyJC]

With 4. 10 Axle Ratio You Can Tow 16250 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR)=9900

Payload=3313

Curb Weight=6587

Curb WeightFront/Rear=3888/2699

GAWRFront/Rear=4750/6200

Gross Combination Weight Rating(GCWR)=23000

The problem with brochure weights is depicted above - how many Cummins-powered Rams hit the road at 6587 lbs? The brochure ratings you quote are taken from a base truck (no options or accessories) with only a 150 lb driver.



To be realistic, what is your truck's laden curb weight (LCW) - that is, the actual truck with full fuel tank(s), options, accessories (i. e. , 5th wheel hitch, toolbox, etc. ), driver, passengers, cargo, etc. just the way you would hit the road? If you know the true LCW from the scales, then:



Truck GCWR (23000 lbs) - Truck LCW = maximum total weight of loaded trailer



Truck GVWR (9900 lbs) - Truck LCW = maximum pin/tongue weight of loaded trailer



I suspect your 15,000 lb 5th wheel (which probably carries 16%-20% of its total weight as pin weight, or 2400-3000 lbs) will put your truck over its GVWR (as it does most SRW trucks) long before you approach your GCWR. A trip to the scales could be most enlightening.



Rusty

 

[Luciano]

Mega Cab specs

Any news on other specs regarding drive train? 5 or 6 speed auto trans offered with the CTD, 4. 10 gears, 2500 and or 3500 series?

 

[Tim]

Cool, but it doesn't take a dually to always fit the bill. The trailer should also be considered. My 36 footer is a triple axle with 2100# tongue weight. That puts me well within payload, axle weight and tow capacity. There are lots of combinations (truck/trailer) that may appear overburdened but in fact are within spec.



2005 RAM 3500

Laramie, Quad Cab, 4x2, 6. 25 Ft, 5. 9L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine - 610 lb-ft, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

With 4. 10 Axle Ratio You Can Tow 16250 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR)=9900

Payload=3313

Curb Weight=6587

Curb WeightFront/Rear=3888/2699

GAWRFront/Rear=4750/6200

Gross Combination Weight Rating(GCWR)=23000

GVWR, 9900 lbs.

I'm sure you're taking additional passengers and you weigh more than 150 lbs. -600 lbs



= 9300

-6587



= 2913

- pin weight of you say 2100 lbs. on that big 5er. I think it's more than that, but say it's 2100



= 813 lbs left for passengers, gear, etc, don't forget the weight of the 5th wheel hitch itself in your bed, that's at least 100 lbs and included in your GVWR.



If you're not over you're damn close with the 5er. I'd be willing to bet that you're over your GVWR by quite a bit.

 

[JStraw]

Point taken. Now I'm curious enough to make a run to the scales to see what the truck tallies up to with a full load. Having made a cross country trip with the trailer (but another truck) I already know it weighs in at 13,742lbs fully loaded with water tank 1/4 full. 15K is its GVW.