NewBlackDak
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What are the hardware differences between the 1500 and 2500 that make this discussion so black and white?. Agreed a 2500 is better for the subject weight. But WHY specifically?. I have a 1500 ECD and love the truck. Don't want to get rid of it and and cant afford it if I did. I don't want to say how big my travel trailer is, I'm too embarrassed. BUT. I've upgraded with WDH, Airbags (pressurized to 30 psi), load E tires and, will be upgrading brakes and shocks when the time comes. I have full tow package and run about 7.0 gain, full trailer brake controller and gauges for trans temp, coolant temp, oil temp, oil pressure. I admit, I'd be more comfortable with a 2500, but that's not in the card$$ right now. THE ECD pulls the trailer just fine. The setup stops fine and handles ...OK. A bit of bounce on some interstates but looking into that. Maybe upgraded shocks? Point being, if I'm within GAWR (which I am) and have addressed driveline limitations , and suspension limitations as well as braking performance; what else is there about a 2500 that makes it so much more suitable? PLease let me know what I may be missing.
The 2500 is the same truck as the 3500 save the rear suspension. Same frame, same full floating axles as an SRW, same front suspension, same engines, same transmission(save the aisin). Take a look under your 1500, then under a 2500, and you tell us the difference.
Can you stop that trailer if the trailer brakes go, or your umbilical falls out? Can you control it if one of the WD bars breaks or fails?
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