For all you Dodge lovers

[JWalker]

Our dually really struggles to get traction sometimes. Weight is spread out over a larger surface area. Would not be without 4WD.

 

[TravelTiger]

Since we like to go where it snows with our coach, 4x4 is absolutely required! Not to encourage towing in bad weather, but for the time we are there it's better to have it, than not.


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[JoeCampnEat]

To keep the towing thread alive too.

I used the think that over half the RVs on the road were weight #s mismatched to the TV -- I am now convinced that estimate is too low.

I had to get the sales rep to pull a 20 page towing table document by Ram's weight engineers. Nowin 2013 you have to take into account 3 trannies, 3 rear ends and 2 engines for the 3500 and then at least 4 cab options as well as 2wd vs 4wd vs short or long box or yes then there is srw vs drw.... I try to stay within the #s and unless you pin the sales guy down, absolutely demand to see the engineer's #s -- you have no idea if your truck is within the limits of your trailer.

I mean if we had not landed a man on the moon and a rover on mars, I could understand how this might be complex, but seems like we are smarter now and should be able to stamp the #s on the door post.

 

[scottyb]

I have heard that Dually 4WD does not buy you that much as the weight is spread so far out over the rear tires. I read in one forum that a 4WD dually will get stuck in wet grass without even digging in. Anyone out there have similar / disimilar experiences?

You mean 2WD don't you? Your description is precisely what happens when a 2WD diesel gets on something soft or slick. The weight of the diesel engine in front penalizes the 2WD, whereas it is an asset for a 4WD.

 

[JoeCampnEat]

Drove from Houston to San Antonio today for biz trip. Counted RV TVs as such. 10 Ford / 4 Chevy / 2 Dodge.

I did not count the 2 go carts pulling the casitas, but man bet those would be cool to camp in.

 

[mobilcastle]

I have used my 4X4 even in my yard. I guess you could always carry a set of chains with the 4x2. I think duallys have a harder time with traction than a single wheel-but they tow much better IMHO.

 

[Westwind]

Unfortunately truck towing capacities will remain "Smoke and Mirrors" until the government steps in with mandatory standards to rate the capacity of trucks. Right now they are avoiding posting anything and it's no different then it's ever been. It's almost impossible for the layman to find the numbers and unfortunately the salesmen only know how many units they have to sell this week.

 

[mobilcastle]

When I was looking for my truck a salesman at the dealer told me he was a truck specialist but had no idea where the DEF tank was located-he didn't even know what DEF was.