Chuck Johnson Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Anyone out there utilizing a 20xx something RAM 4500 to pull with. Looking at purchasing a 2015 with a CM - SK bed equipped with a Reese 30K hitch. Using a RAM 3500 4wd DRW to pull my Montana. Going full time and have been looking at a DRV Mobile Suites. Interestered in problems, fuel mileage, etc - any input would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Neighbor here has a Elite Suites - 45 that he is pulling with a late model F450. Seems to like his combo. Bill and Cecil2007 Volvo 780 Motorhome - Autoshift 3 Trans | 2003 38' New Horizons 5'erPhotobucket Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I am towing 20k Teton with a 3500 Duramax. It had plenty of power, actually power to spare and tows it fine. But I feel very small in it. I was towing thru a construction zone with concrete barriers on each side of 2 lane small road. An HDT with trailer passed me in this. I almost ruined my shorts. I am going to upgrade to a HDT because of this. The 4500 actually derates the power so it will have less than a 3500. But it is no larger than a 3500. The HDT will actually be better on mpg and way safer. We are going to get a Smart and tow on deck for our commute. Then sell my 3500. jfyi 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 HDT is not for everyone, however as the trailer weight gets over the pickup weight consider the dynamics of the trailer being the "tail-that-wags-the-dog"..........IF you tow enough you WILL need to make a short distance stop in adverse conditions sooner or later and this is where a HDT simply pays for itself in 10Seconds!! NO Super-Pickup can hope to compare with ease of a HDT towing a load at less FAR than 50% rating, when in the real world Super-Picks are over-rated to start with and then the large RV trailers tax the ratings at 90% to 110% in many cases..........simply not a fair fight.. We towed with super-pickups too long and now with the Freightliner life is sweet and we spend less $$$ and enjoy life with the ease of towing now. Try a HDT, you might like it..... Happy travels... 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I agree with the statement an HDT not for everyone. But I for one verify that towing this much weight with a "super pickup" gets old fast. They are a pain in the but for a commute vehicle also. I don't mind having to walk from parking at end of wally world but it is the smaller rv parks and places I am forced to go that I can't maneuver this long truck in. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Going to the Limits is for test pilots and we know what happens to some of those guys 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Test fly to PAST the limits...........get a street named after you at Edwards AFB..........Do it BIG time.......Get a AFB named after you...... 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Well it seems we didn't praise the Dodge and he's not responding. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Johnson Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Decided to just keep what I have - grass not always greener on other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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