Hi guys,
I hope someone can help us with our questions. Hubby is AD military and we're looking into getting a RW 415 as a full time live in option to finally give us a permanent home even if it is kinda small ( compared to a house, we're aware it's a huge 5th wheel).
We've heard varying info from both the truck and RV dealerships but they want our money so we're looking at getting info from people who don't.
First off, is it possible to tow the RW 415 with a Dodge Ram 3500 NON duel wheeled vehicle? The truck dealership says we need a duely but the RV dealership says we don't, so we're confused. The truck has specs of course, and the max tow eight is listed as 16400, which wouldn't be enough as the RW 415 is 18k fully loaded, but then again I understand the 5th wheel towing is different than towing using the truck hitch, so is that why the RV dealership is saying a non duel wheel is ok? We would be using airbags if that matters.
Also, any suggestions for full timing vice part timing? We like this RV because it seems to offer us the most options for our 18 month old to have a play area and room ( the toy hauler space) and still leave us decent living space, but I feel like there may be questions we should be asking that we aren't..just because we're unfamiliar with the situation.
And, does anyone know if it'd possible to get anything written from Heartland stating we can have the trailer serviced nationally if something that's covered breaks? Being military we can't rely on going back to where we bought it, as we won't be in the same state, or even the same coast most likely.
Any info would be appreciated!!
I hope someone can help us with our questions. Hubby is AD military and we're looking into getting a RW 415 as a full time live in option to finally give us a permanent home even if it is kinda small ( compared to a house, we're aware it's a huge 5th wheel).
We've heard varying info from both the truck and RV dealerships but they want our money so we're looking at getting info from people who don't.
First off, is it possible to tow the RW 415 with a Dodge Ram 3500 NON duel wheeled vehicle? The truck dealership says we need a duely but the RV dealership says we don't, so we're confused. The truck has specs of course, and the max tow eight is listed as 16400, which wouldn't be enough as the RW 415 is 18k fully loaded, but then again I understand the 5th wheel towing is different than towing using the truck hitch, so is that why the RV dealership is saying a non duel wheel is ok? We would be using airbags if that matters.
Also, any suggestions for full timing vice part timing? We like this RV because it seems to offer us the most options for our 18 month old to have a play area and room ( the toy hauler space) and still leave us decent living space, but I feel like there may be questions we should be asking that we aren't..just because we're unfamiliar with the situation.
And, does anyone know if it'd possible to get anything written from Heartland stating we can have the trailer serviced nationally if something that's covered breaks? Being military we can't rely on going back to where we bought it, as we won't be in the same state, or even the same coast most likely.
Any info would be appreciated!!