1500 for a 2500 such a deal. How much rougher would a 2500 empty be compared to our 1500?

[2019RamInSC]

If you're wanting to avoid the hard sell and want to really try one out I suggest renting one for a day. Small expense compared to the big expense that you might regret. Drive it for a day, park it, take the wife out etc. Also, if thinking 5th wheel see if you can live with 3500 since the 2500 only has enough payload for a smaller 5th wheel trailer.

Thanks!

 

[Elkman]

1500 trucks have coil springs and a softer ride than the 2500/3500 with their leaf springs. What helps a great deal to smooth out the bumps is adding a heavy duty rear sway bar like the Big Wig. The sway bar distributes the impact of one wheel hitting a bump to the one on the opposite end of the axle. It made a big difference on my truck when the bed was empty.

Stick with what you have until you decide on a 5th wheel trailer and know how much weight you will be towing and how much of a load will be on the rear axle. Regardless I would buy a 2014 or newer 2500 with the stronger frame.

 

[crash68]

1500 trucks have coil springs and a softer ride than the 2500/3500 with their leaf springs.

2500s switched to coil springs on the rear axle in 2014

 

[runamuck]

Thanks!

the non dsl 2500 has a much higher cargo cap and you can tow a 5th wheel with greater pin wt. plus being 900# lighter they ride a little better. my son just bought a '20 laramie 2500 dsl and it only has 2100# cargo cap. so he already added the frame mounted airbags to handle his 34' 5th wheel. I know an earlier poster said a 3500 doesnt ride too bad but folks I know that have driven them say there is a world of difference from a 2500 and dont go that route unless you have to.

 

[kirk w dunn]

It's noticeable.....completely different trucks

Had 19 1500 went 2020 2500 and now going back to 1500 as I just don't use it as much as I thought

I would rent one as everyone is subjective

But they are very different vehicles...I will say if you need 2500 you can't go wrong....they handle weight so much better.....its not even a comparison but driving empty alot you will notice the extra heft, stiffer ride and steering is more vague...not to mention they are just big trucks......it really depends

I would drive one first.....what I do with mine is drive with 400-500lbs in back most of time and air down tires....but still it's a different truck

And might as well get a 3500 if you are gonna haul, better to have more than barely enough

Ram resale is horrible I've noticed....only reason I want to sell my silverado 2500 is I won't take a loss right now (which is mind boggling)

 

[mtofell]

Definitely noticeable.... I'd love to have the ride of a 1500 but my 2500 is needed for the 5th wheel.

Also, beware that prices are great when selling these days but when you're buying the tables are turned.

 

[2019RamInSC]

Thanks all! I decided to stick with what we have. I am very happy with the truck and trailer.

Now if we win the lottery