Good Morning,
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel, automatic tranny. I am
acquiring a 2009 Big Horn 3580RL 38 foot fifth wheel. Is this
enough truck for this heavy fifth wheel? Am I looking at a dually?
Thanks, all.
Bill
Sleeps | 4 |
Slides | 3 |
Ext Width | 8 ft |
Ext Height | 12 ft 11 in |
Hitch Weight | 2200 lbs |
Gross Weight | 16000 lbs |
Dry Weight | 11930 lbs |
Fresh Water Capacity | 75 gals |
Grey Water Capacity | 90 gals |
Black Water Capacity | 45 gals |
Tire Size | LT235/85R16G |
Furnace BTU | 40000 btu |
VIN | E012707 |
Good Morning,
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel, automatic tranny. I am
acquiring a 2009 Big Horn 3580RL 38 foot fifth wheel. Is this
enough truck for this heavy fifth wheel? Am I looking at a dually?
Thanks, all.
Bill
Goto www.fifthwheelst.com to learn how to figure your safe towing ability. Please don't use public opinion to determine your safety on the road.
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Or ours.Please don't use public opinion to determine your safety on the road.
X2. Dave has set up a site that makes it easy to KNOW what is within legal limits and what's not.
Or ours.
Goto www.fifthwheelst.com to learn how to figure your safe towing ability. Please don't use public opinion to determine your safety on the road.
X3
This loaded question is another that gets asked here at least one a month and maybe more. No offense to those trying to help but the above comment is the best advice. Would you buy a tow vehicle because a salesman said it will be ok? Would you buy a tow vehicle because someone you never met on a forum on the Internet said it will be ok? Would you buy a bridge I have for sale in NY City?
X3
This loaded question is another that gets asked here at least one a month and maybe more. No offense to those trying to help but the above comment is the best advice. Would you buy a tow vehicle because a salesman said it will be ok? Would you buy a tow vehicle because someone you never met on a forum on the Internet said it will be ok?
Would you buy a bridge I have for sale in NY City?
So do the terms liability and punitive damages.The term "legal limits" gets used a lot
Something I ponder.... The safety of our loved ones at stake as we travel. Which is better? More than enough truck, or "assumed" it's OK.
. Safety #1... Stroll thru any campground and it appears that 1) not so much consideration given to that, or 2) folks are just not aware of their weights and capacities.Something I ponder.... The safety of our loved ones at stake as we travel. Which is better? More than enough truck, or "assumed" it's OK.
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. Safety #1... Stroll thru any campground and it appears that 1) not so much consideration given to that, or 2) folks are just not aware of their weights and capacities.
I see no one telling the OP that his 2003 RAM is the correct vehicle for the trailer noted?
I provided some real world numbers that show that it is the wrong truck weight wise, and does not have an exhaust brake. Chris
Good Morning,
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel, automatic tranny. I am
acquiring a 2009 Big Horn 3580RL 38 foot fifth wheel. Is this
enough truck for this heavy fifth wheel? Am I looking at a dually?
Thanks, all.
Bill