All, < I posted this in the other site, but meant to post here. Don't kill me >
I really need your input. I am purchasing a DRV 5th wheel (link below). It is 43' 24,000 beast. I need to know if the truck below will haul it. I need to make a decision immediately. However, before I do something really stupid with that much money, I really wanted to ask the experts.
It is a
I've been told that if I am going to haul that heavy and long, this is the drive train and gear ratio that I want. You guys are the experts, and I would really appreciate your input.
THANK you,
Pete
RV Info - http://www.drvsuites.com/full-house-luxury-fifth-wheel-toy-haulers/index.html
Full Equipment Listing
Vehicle Description 2014 RAM 3500 LONGHORN 4X4
Lower Two Tone Paint
730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Electronic Stability Control
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Premium Door Trim Panel
2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins
Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags
Floor Covering Carpet
Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
Full Length Premium Floor Console
Driver/Passenger Assist Handles
Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
Overhead Console w/Garage Dr Opener
Elec Shift-On-The-Fly Transfer Case
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
Tinted Glass Windows
Tinted Windshield Glass
Rear Power Sliding Window
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1 04/11/17
Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
RR View Auto Dim Mirror w/Microphone
Power Chrome Trailer Tow Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control
Dash Liner Insulation
Floor Tunnel Insulation
Laramie Longhorn Instrument Cluster
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Longhorn Interior Accents
Temperature & Compass Gauge
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Dual Note Electric Horns
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Power Accessory Delay
Power Locks
Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
Premium Tail Lamp - Chrome
Vehicle Information Center
Glove Box Lamp
Front Door Accent Lighting
Rear Door Accent Lighting
LED Interior Lighting
Underhood Lamp
Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
Radio/Drv Seat/Mirrors/Pedals Memory
Rear Dome w/On/Off Switch Lamp
Bi-Function Projector H/Lamp-Chrome
2 04/11/17
Automatic Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Cargo and CHMSL Lamp
Security Alarm
Painted Front Bumper
Painted Rear Bumper
Body Color Headlamp Filler Panel
Front License Plate Bracket
MOPAR Bright Door Entry Guards
Bright Grille
Ram's Head Badge
Body Color/Chrome Door Handles
Black-Out Tape
Accent Fender Flares
Accent Color Running Boards
4X4 Badge
Front Air Dam
Longhorn Badge
32 Gallon Fuel Tank
Speed Control
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
White Gold Clear Coat
Uconnect 8.4 NAV
9 Alpine Speakers w/Subwoofer
Remote USB Port - Charge Only
Power Steering
Premium Leather Wrapped Steering Whl
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
3 04/11/17
Front Stabilizer Bar
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Carrier Winch
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
ParkView(TM) Rear Back-up Camera
Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory
Remote Start System
Pickup Box
Tire Pressure Information System
Tow Hooks
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Class V Receiver Hitch
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
Universal Garage Door Opener
Trailer Brake Control
Locking Tailgate
Body Color Fuel Filler Door
'Why Buy' Label
English/USA Language
Spray in Bedliner
Seat Parts Module
Instrument Panel Parts Module
Door Parts Module
Front End Parts Module
Tire & Wheel Parts Module
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
U.S. Dealer Retail
Zone 35-Washington
4 04/11/17
Crew Cab
D2/6333 Vehicle Family
Price Class R - Longhorn
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
2014 Vehicle Specifications
8 FT. Cargo Box
3500 Series
Vehicle Order Tracking
U.S. Specifications Label
New Jersey Ship to State Code
New Jersey Sold to State Code
Premium Leather Bucket Seats
Canyon Brown/Lt. Frost Beige
5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Prep Grp
180 Amp Alternator
Bucket Seats
High Back Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags
Heated Front Seats
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
All Automatic Transmissions
6-Spd Auto Aisin AS69RC HD Trans
6,000# Front Axle w/Hub Ext
4.10 Axle Ratio
300MM Rear Axle
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5 04/11/17
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
Rear Window Defroster
All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
Keyless Go
Ram Active Air
115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
GPS Navigation
GPS Antenna Input
Power Lumbar Adjust
Heated Second Row Seats
Pwr 10-Way Mem Drvr 6-Way Pass Seats
Delete Tire Press Monitoring
Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
Exterior Mirrors w/Memory
Chrome Exterior Mirrors
Clearance Lamps
Box & Rear Fender Clearance Lamps
Cummins Turbo Diesel Badge
Rear Wheel Spats
50 State Emissions
Diesel Exhaust Brake
Transmission Oil Cooler
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
Electronically Controlled Throttle
Heated Steering Wheel
Current Generation Eng Controller
Bright White Clear Coat
All Radio Equipped Vehicles
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
HD Radio
8.4" Touchscreen Display
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)
SiriusXM Travel Link
Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth
Roadside Assistance and 9-1-1 Call
SiriusXM Traffic
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Remote USB Port
Remote SD Card Slot
Uconnect Access
All VP4 Radios
LT235/80R17E BSW All Season Tires
Nexen Brand Tires
17" Steel Spare Wheel
17X6.0 Premium Aluminum Wheels
Dual Rear Wheels
All Aluminum Wheels
Center Hub
Selective Catalytic Reduction (UREA)
Tip Start
Vendor Painted Cargo Box
Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth
Alum Rear Axle Differential Cover
1-Yr. SiriusXM Radio Service
7 04/11/17
1-Yr. SiriusXM Traffic Service
For Details, Visit DriveUconnect.com
1-Yr. SiriusXM Travel Link Service
For More Info, Call 800-643-2112
1 Yr. Trial (Registration Required)
5.5 Additional Gallons of Diesel
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Right Front
Spring - Right Rear
GVW Rating - 14000#
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31015T19 MY:2014
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31105T25 MY:2014
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31204T20 MY:2014
Customer Preferred Package 2TK
Customer Preferred Package 28K
Sales Tracking
Special Scheduling Condition VII
4X4 Tracking
D1-To-D Regress
Vendor Painted Cargo Box Tracking
Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant
Dual Rear Whl Fender Flare Tracking
Status D1 to D Less 100%
New Jersey Cost Surcharge
United States Region Group
NAFTA Region
I really need your input. I am purchasing a DRV 5th wheel (link below). It is 43' 24,000 beast. I need to know if the truck below will haul it. I need to make a decision immediately. However, before I do something really stupid with that much money, I really wanted to ask the experts.
It is a
- 2014 RAM 3500 LONGHORN 4X4.
- 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
- 6-Spd Auto Aisin AS69RC HD Trans
- 4.10 Axle Ratio
- 8' bed
- Tow package
- Used with 40,000 miles for $45,100 (+taxes, tags, etc)
I've been told that if I am going to haul that heavy and long, this is the drive train and gear ratio that I want. You guys are the experts, and I would really appreciate your input.
THANK you,
Pete
RV Info - http://www.drvsuites.com/full-house-luxury-fifth-wheel-toy-haulers/index.html
Full Equipment Listing
Vehicle Description 2014 RAM 3500 LONGHORN 4X4
Lower Two Tone Paint
730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Electronic Stability Control
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Premium Door Trim Panel
2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins
Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags
Floor Covering Carpet
Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
Full Length Premium Floor Console
Driver/Passenger Assist Handles
Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
Overhead Console w/Garage Dr Opener
Elec Shift-On-The-Fly Transfer Case
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
Tinted Glass Windows
Tinted Windshield Glass
Rear Power Sliding Window
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1 04/11/17
Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
RR View Auto Dim Mirror w/Microphone
Power Chrome Trailer Tow Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control
Dash Liner Insulation
Floor Tunnel Insulation
Laramie Longhorn Instrument Cluster
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Longhorn Interior Accents
Temperature & Compass Gauge
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Dual Note Electric Horns
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Power Accessory Delay
Power Locks
Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
Premium Tail Lamp - Chrome
Vehicle Information Center
Glove Box Lamp
Front Door Accent Lighting
Rear Door Accent Lighting
LED Interior Lighting
Underhood Lamp
Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
Radio/Drv Seat/Mirrors/Pedals Memory
Rear Dome w/On/Off Switch Lamp
Bi-Function Projector H/Lamp-Chrome
2 04/11/17
Automatic Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Cargo and CHMSL Lamp
Security Alarm
Painted Front Bumper
Painted Rear Bumper
Body Color Headlamp Filler Panel
Front License Plate Bracket
MOPAR Bright Door Entry Guards
Bright Grille
Ram's Head Badge
Body Color/Chrome Door Handles
Black-Out Tape
Accent Fender Flares
Accent Color Running Boards
4X4 Badge
Front Air Dam
Longhorn Badge
32 Gallon Fuel Tank
Speed Control
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
White Gold Clear Coat
Uconnect 8.4 NAV
9 Alpine Speakers w/Subwoofer
Remote USB Port - Charge Only
Power Steering
Premium Leather Wrapped Steering Whl
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
3 04/11/17
Front Stabilizer Bar
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Carrier Winch
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
ParkView(TM) Rear Back-up Camera
Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory
Remote Start System
Pickup Box
Tire Pressure Information System
Tow Hooks
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Class V Receiver Hitch
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
Universal Garage Door Opener
Trailer Brake Control
Locking Tailgate
Body Color Fuel Filler Door
'Why Buy' Label
English/USA Language
Spray in Bedliner
Seat Parts Module
Instrument Panel Parts Module
Door Parts Module
Front End Parts Module
Tire & Wheel Parts Module
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
U.S. Dealer Retail
Zone 35-Washington
4 04/11/17
Crew Cab
D2/6333 Vehicle Family
Price Class R - Longhorn
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
2014 Vehicle Specifications
8 FT. Cargo Box
3500 Series
Vehicle Order Tracking
U.S. Specifications Label
New Jersey Ship to State Code
New Jersey Sold to State Code
Premium Leather Bucket Seats
Canyon Brown/Lt. Frost Beige
5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Prep Grp
180 Amp Alternator
Bucket Seats
High Back Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags
Heated Front Seats
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
All Automatic Transmissions
6-Spd Auto Aisin AS69RC HD Trans
6,000# Front Axle w/Hub Ext
4.10 Axle Ratio
300MM Rear Axle
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5 04/11/17
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
Rear Window Defroster
All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
Keyless Go
Ram Active Air
115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
GPS Navigation
GPS Antenna Input
Power Lumbar Adjust
Heated Second Row Seats
Pwr 10-Way Mem Drvr 6-Way Pass Seats
Delete Tire Press Monitoring
Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
Exterior Mirrors w/Memory
Chrome Exterior Mirrors
Clearance Lamps
Box & Rear Fender Clearance Lamps
Cummins Turbo Diesel Badge
Rear Wheel Spats
50 State Emissions
Diesel Exhaust Brake
Transmission Oil Cooler
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
Electronically Controlled Throttle
Heated Steering Wheel
Current Generation Eng Controller
Bright White Clear Coat
All Radio Equipped Vehicles
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
HD Radio
8.4" Touchscreen Display
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)
SiriusXM Travel Link
Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth
Roadside Assistance and 9-1-1 Call
SiriusXM Traffic
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Remote USB Port
Remote SD Card Slot
Uconnect Access
All VP4 Radios
LT235/80R17E BSW All Season Tires
Nexen Brand Tires
17" Steel Spare Wheel
17X6.0 Premium Aluminum Wheels
Dual Rear Wheels
All Aluminum Wheels
Center Hub
Selective Catalytic Reduction (UREA)
Tip Start
Vendor Painted Cargo Box
Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth
Alum Rear Axle Differential Cover
1-Yr. SiriusXM Radio Service
7 04/11/17
1-Yr. SiriusXM Traffic Service
For Details, Visit DriveUconnect.com
1-Yr. SiriusXM Travel Link Service
For More Info, Call 800-643-2112
1 Yr. Trial (Registration Required)
5.5 Additional Gallons of Diesel
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Right Front
Spring - Right Rear
GVW Rating - 14000#
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31015T19 MY:2014
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31105T25 MY:2014
FAM: D2 TRACKING: 31204T20 MY:2014
Customer Preferred Package 2TK
Customer Preferred Package 28K
Sales Tracking
Special Scheduling Condition VII
4X4 Tracking
D1-To-D Regress
Vendor Painted Cargo Box Tracking
Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant
Dual Rear Whl Fender Flare Tracking
Status D1 to D Less 100%
New Jersey Cost Surcharge
United States Region Group
NAFTA Region