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2500 or 3500 for 5th Wheel Retirement Towing
I agree with the dual rear wheel. Much more stability against sway. Heaver payload, bigger brakes, etc. We have a 43' 20K fifth wheel. Had an older F350DWR and it struggled. Upgraded in 2021 to a 5500 with a flatbed. It pulls fantastically. Didn't find the cost any different from the 3500...- helmdog
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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What kind of shop for custom wiring?
Thanks everyone. Just for FYI, I reached out to a custom audio shop in northern DE. Without seeing the truck and job, they ball parked it with this: "Our hourly wage is $105/hour and just firing a number out there this could take between 10-14 hours". That tends to lean for me to do it...- helmdog
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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What kind of shop for custom wiring?
I want to add some custom wiring to my new Ram 5500. What type of shop would be the best use, e.g., Audio shop, dealer, repair shop, upfitter, etc? For reference, here's what I'm looking to do: * Add 400w inverter - I already have the inverter. I want it to turn on/off with one of the upfitter...- helmdog
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Digital Rear View and Glasses
I just ordered some stick on magnifiers to try. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W7EDAY I'll let you know how they work out.- helmdog
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Digital Rear View and Glasses
So I tried the digital rear view on my new ram 5500, because now that I have a bed the headboard is partially blocking the view. Problem is I wear progressive bifocals and the image isn't clear to me unless I tilt my head way back. Not very comfortable or probably safe. I usually get my...- helmdog
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Camera wiring and inputs on 5th Gen
Hi all. I'm looking for information on the camera wiring in my 2021 5500. It's a Tradesman and I have a backup and rear view camera. I have 2 things I want to accomplish. 1. I need to relocate the rear view camera. I put a bed on that blocks the 3rd taillight assembly, so I need to move...- helmdog
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Over the counter paint match to Bright White
Okay, so PW7 is a commonly known paint code. That's great to know. Booms, while that isn't ideal. I just wanted to make sure it was close, and I wasn't going to get an off or antique white. Hopefully the variants are close enough. Thanks all. -
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Over the counter paint match to Bright White
Hi all, new member here. Does anyone know of an over the counter oil based enamel/poly paint that closely matches the bright white? I just took delivery of a 2021 Ram 5500 Cab Chassis. I've picked up a used flat bed outfitted with 5th wheel. I want to paint it without spending a fortune, so...
