Towing with a 2017 2500 4x4

[06 Dodge]

Well now I am mad, Mine says only 6040 rear, 6000 front w/18's....??

Mine shows the same weight 6040 rear 6000 front with factory 275/70/18

 

[AH64ID]

Well now I am mad, Mine says only 6040 rear, 6000 front w/18's....??

SWB vs LWB?

 

[Robert Jack]

This will make for some good conversation...... 2017 Ram 2500 go ahead I'm ready!
Firestone Air Bags
Big Wig rear sway bar
BILSTEIN shocks front and rear.
1996 Harley Road king in the back!

The White 3500 gasser is my brother in laws

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[Matt42]

This will make for some good conversation...... 2017 Ram 2500 go ahead I'm ready!
Firestone Air Bags
Big Wig rear sway bar
BILSTEIN shocks front and rear.
1996 Harley Road king in the back!

The White 3500 gasser is my brother in laws View attachment 135673 View attachment 135674 View attachment 135675 View attachment 135676 l

Where is the RV park?

 

[Robert Jack]

Where is the RV park?

That park is in southern calif we spend winter thereby some of our kids

 

[AH64ID]

This will make for some good conversation...... 2017 Ram 2500 go ahead I'm ready!
Firestone Air Bags
Big Wig rear sway bar
BILSTEIN shocks front and rear.
1996 Harley Road king in the back!

The White 3500 gasser is my brother in laws View attachment 135673 View attachment 135674 View attachment 135675 View attachment 135676 l

What does the rear axle scale at?

 

[Robert Jack]

 

[AH64ID]

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Not much wiggle room, but I’ve ran right there on my 3500 many times.

 

[NIsaacs]

Nice set of trucks and RV's. 26k is perfect for a 2500, that's my go to weight. It might be an optical illusion, but it seems the rear of the truck is higher than the front. Maybe too much air in the bags? Standin on the corner is cool....

 

[AH64ID]

Maybe too much air in the bags?

This is the most common error I see when people inflate airbags.

 

[Robert Jack]

You might be right, I try to keep the truck sitting at the stock Hight. I also let the air out of the bags when we stop for the night and have to manly fill them every day. I need an onboard compressor! This picture I had 50 lbs in the bags, and since I would be driving in the dark, I don't have any issue with the headlights hitting the ground. But at 40 pounds she's level.

 

[AH64ID]

You might be right, I try to keep the truck sitting at the stock Hight. I also let the air out of the bags when we stop for the night and have to manly fill them every day. I need an onboard compressor! This picture I had 50 lbs in the bags, and since I would be driving in the dark, I don't have any issue with the headlights hitting the ground. But at 40 pounds she's level.

You may have to play with the coil springs a little, as they will react a little different than leaf springs, but I have found that you want to allow the OEM springs to compress at least 1-1.5" underload to ensure they have enough weight on them. This will improve ride and handling.

Why do you let the air out at night?

 

[Robert Jack]

Depending where we stop trying to get the rig somewhat level. I have a level mate pro on the rig so if I am lucky to have a enough space I can usually get is close to level but other times its easier to let some air out. Thanks for the coil spring tip I will do that next time and try it out.

 

[AH64ID]

Depending where we stop trying to get the rig somewhat level. I have a level mate pro on the rig so if I am lucky to have a enough space I can usually get is close to level but other times its easier to let some air out. Thanks for the coil spring tip I will do that next time and try it out.

That makes sense, I will also deflate the OEM bags on my truck if it helps with leveling the camper... otherwise I keep the air in the bags as it keeps the bulk of the weight off the metal springs.

How do you like the Level Mate Pro? I have one, but haven't installed it yet.

 

[Robert Jack]

I like it, I only use it for the travel stops but it works well, the rig has auto level for the rest of the time. It really worked well with our older trailer using the Anderson blocks, super easy to level.

 

[Robert Jack]

When I bought this trailer I was going to get a 1 ton truck "and I still might" so I decided to drive out west and see how it felt and I would decide when I get there.
I take the southern route down 35 then across 40 west. I drive at 62 or 63 mph, I don't use 6th gear with towing and manually shift. transmission runs at 167deg I get 11 mgp pulling and 23 not pulling. the truck is amazing and paid for. We aren't full time campers we have 2 big trips a year then some Midwest stuff.

 

[AH64ID]

When I bought this trailer I was going to get a 1 ton truck "and I still might" so I decided to drive out west and see how it felt and I would decide when I get there.
I take the southern route down 35 then across 40 west. I drive at 62 or 63 mph, I don't use 6th gear with towing and manually shift. transmission runs at 167deg I get 11 mgp pulling and 23 not pulling. the truck is amazing and paid for. We aren't full time campers we have 2 big trips a year then some Midwest stuff.

There really aren't many differences in a 3500 from your 2500. The only for sure difference is the rear suspension as the 68RFE is the standard diesel transmission on 3500's too. No need to lock out 6th when towing unless it's hunting for the proper gear.

 

[Robert Jack]

It doesn’t really hunt for gears, but it seems at 62 or 63 mph it’s down around 1500 RPMs just a little luggy. And fifth it stays right about 1800 to 1900. I feel the same way about the truck I think 2500s are severely underrated.

 

[AH64ID]

It doesn’t really hunt for gears, but it seems at 62 or 63 mph it’s down around 1500 RPMs just a little luggy. And fifth it stays right about 1800 to 1900. I feel the same way about the truck I think 2500s are severely underrated.

These 6.7’s love their low rpms. It’s the beauty of good displacement and a variable turbo. I’ve been towing with one for a few years now and it still amazes me. The rpms tells me they are lugging, but they aren’t. Engage TH and truck on.

 

[Topzide]

Lugging or Chugging along?
Kinda like the old steam engine trains, load them up and give them fuel, let them go! They done a pretty good job with the shift program both with and without TH mode. Lock out higher gears if you notice engine temps rising and of course locking out higher gears on a down hill run helps with load control or run away.