Buying a new rig for Hauler

[glrret]

I'm still undecided on what I want for a truck to haul a Host Mammoth slide in camper plus pull a enclosed trailer. I have to confess that I currently own a 2017 F350 DRW that I spec'ed and built for towing a 5th wheel. However due to taxes and fees imposed by the State of Maine on travel trailers and the realization that we just don't need that much space, we have decides to go with the biggest slide-in we can get.
the problem is the weight of the camper dry is 4453 lbs and the trailer tongue weight will be around 800 lbs, that alone not counting passengers, fuel, water, and cargo I will be several hundred pounds over GVWR 14000 lbs.
So my thought process says go big and "legal" or stay home. I'm looking at the 2019 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, 6.7, crew.
What I'm looking for is some guidance on building out a hauler, what gears, and weight limit and so on. Also if the is a forum dedicated to this topic.

 

[quietpeen]

welcome to RamForum. yes there is a towing and hauling section under each generation. ie. 5th gen, 4th gen, 3rd gen

 

[gofishn]

Payload is most important number with that heavy of a slide in

 

[tjfdesmo]

I am looking right now, but it's because my gooseneck toyhauler puts over 4,800 lbs on the hitch. I really want the 400/1000 Cummins, but the numbers point to a 4500 with a hauler body. Detuned engine aside, the C&C trucks have a lot of advantages, especially the option of 74 gallons of fuel on board, and 19.5" tires that last a long time, even when heavily loaded. The Max Tow programming works really well, from what I am told by owners, but on a 5500 that means 4.88 gears. Guys pulling heavy are generally reporting 8 mpg. You won't be that heavy, compared to guys pulling a 25K fiver, so you could probably get the 4.44s and knock the revs down a little. Tough call.

 

[MikeG71]

to the Forum!

 

[Nate4x4]

to RamForum and thanks for joining us!

 

[natethecarlover]

Welcome from nj

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[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

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