New trucks 2002

[RClark]

I need a truck that will haul a 13,400lb trailer. I have to have a Automatic because of SWMBO .
Does anyone have any advance info on what Dodge will offer next year?

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[Pete Peterson]

I don't really think that there will be a change in the '02 line up for towing. The '01 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 with 4:10 gears will go 14,300 lbs no problem..... Pete

 

[RClark]

I know that manual transmissions will do it but I am forced into an Automatic. Thanks anyhow.

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[5thram]

Ok, I give up. What's SWMBO? E-mail will do if you don't want everyone to know.

 

[Ramboy00]

Go ahead and get your auto. and have Bill K. fix it up for you. You won't have any problem towing that weight.

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'99 D3500, auto. ,2WD,3. 55 LSD, all options, Banks Power Pack w/K&N filter,DTT TC & VB, Mag-Hytec pan, '99 40ft. Alfa Gold Triple-slide 5'er

 

[brobeson]

I tow a 35ft. Triple slide 5er all the time with a 100% stock truck, auto and 4. 10’s with oversized 285 tires which makes my calculated gear ratio about the same as if it had 3. 70’s

At an indicated 60 MPH I am really doing 66MPH due to the oversized tires.
Indicated 62MPH = 2000 RPM, true speed is 69 MPH.
Indicated 70MPH = 2250 RPM, true speed is 77 MPH.

At 55-60 MPH I get about 12-13 MPG.
At 65-75 I get 10-12 MPG.
10 MPG is the worst I have ever gotten, 14 MPG is the best, at 22000#

My CGVW is around 22000#. I use the cruise control and do the speed limit, anywhere from 55-75.

When I hit a hill large enough to slow me down, I will manually drop out of OD at about 55 MPH to help maintain speed. It will drop down on its own at 50mph. In the mountains, I will drop from 3rd to 2nd at about 35mph. I have only found 1 mountain so far in all the western states that I travel that requires me to drop into 2nd. (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and California. )

I also drop out of OD going down those hills. (Remember to go down the hills in the same gear it takes to go up the hills. )

I would highly recommend e-brakes somehow, but Dodge does not want you to do this with an auto. People do! Seek their help!

I do not think you will have a problem with an auto (watch the bombing, seek help), especially with the 4. 10's, it helps reduce pressure on the TC and the internal plastic parts. .

Good luck.

Bob


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1998. 5, 2500, SLT, Red over Driftwood, 24V, 4X4, Auto, 4. 10, Light Group, Camper Special group, Convenience Group, Travel Group, Trailer Group, Keyless entry, 5 band EQ and 6 disk changer, towing 35ft. Travel EZE 5er

On Order, due end of April, early May. 2001 3500, SLT+, Green/Tan leather, Duel Power Seats, HO, 6 speed, 4X4, 4. 10, Towing Package, Trailer Tow Mirrors, Camper Package, Sliding rear Window, Jacob’s E-brakes (Dodge), Electric Steps (Dodge), Mud Flaps on all 4s (Dodge) Every option offered by dodge except the snowplow, even has the front Air Dam.

 

[RClark]

She
Who
Must
Be
Obeyed

I know the trucks will haul the load. What I, m worried about is the legality. I have heard that some states are stopping, weighing and ticketing overloaded rigs. I have even heard that if you are too far overweight that they make you park the trailer till you get a truck that is legal.
I don't need that kind of stuff now.

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[brobeson]

Sounds like you need a 3500 with the 21500 CGVWR. With the HO and 6sp you can tow over 15,000#.

The 2002 models are not expected to change for the HD's, only the 1500.

Good luck.

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1998. 5, 2500, SLT, Red over Driftwood, 24V, 4X4, Auto, 4. 10, Light Group, Camper Special group, Convenience Group, Travel Group, Trailer Group, Keyless entry, 5 band EQ and 6 disk changer, towing 35ft. Travel EZE 5er

On Order, due end of April, early May. 2001 3500, SLT+, Green/Tan leather, Duel Power Seats, HO, 6 speed, 4X4, 4. 10, Towing Package, Trailer Tow Mirrors, Camper Package, Sliding rear Window, Jacob’s E-brakes (Dodge), Electric Steps (Dodge), Mud Flaps on all 4s (Dodge) Every option offered by dodge except the snowplow, even has the front Air Dam.

 

[RClark]

What I need and want differ greatly as to what SWMBO says we can get.

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[brobeson]

Well, if you can not get the right tool for the job, a 2500 with an auto, cummins, QC and 4x4 is rated at 13,400 and as a 4x2 is rated at 13,800 and as a reg cab 4x2 is rated at 14,100 all with a CGVWR of 20,000 pounds.

Non of these figuras are do to change for the 2002 model year, however the rumars are starting about when the 2003 model HD will be out. They may have some differences.

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1998. 5, 2500, SLT, Red over Driftwood, 24V, 4X4, Auto, 4. 10, Light Group, Camper Special group, Convenience Group, Travel Group, Trailer Group, Keyless entry, 5 band EQ and 6 disk changer, towing 35ft. Travel EZE 5er

On Order, due end of April, early May. 2001 3500, SLT+, Green/Tan leather, Duel Power Seats, HO, 6 speed, 4X4, 4. 10, Towing Package, Trailer Tow Mirrors, Camper Package, Sliding rear Window, Jacob’s E-brakes (Dodge), Electric Steps (Dodge), Mud Flaps on all 4s (Dodge) Every option offered by dodge except the snowplow, even has the front Air Dam.