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03-24-2014, 06:57 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: OH
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Originally Posted by OhioMark
3.92s wow. that'll haul anything! Your going to love the integrated brake controller. Really adds to the "I don't feel the trailer back there" feeling.
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I agree, the 3.92 will do the trick. The only other (considerable) option was a 3.55 but it dropped the towing and CGVWR down to what could be my potential MAX weight. Wanted to make sure I had plenty left over. The down side is fuel economy while NOT towing.
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Jeff & Stacie + 2 kids
2014 Sunset Trail ST270BH
2014 Ram 1500 4x4, 5.7L Hemi 8 speed, 3.92
Propride 3P, Airlift 1000
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03-24-2014, 07:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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Wasn't there something offered between 3.92 and 3.55?
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03-24-2014, 07:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,728
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Originally Posted by Lloyd
Wasn't there something offered between 3.92 and 3.55?
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You would think that Dodge would make a 3.73 available.
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2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 3 trips, 30 nights in 9 states, 5421 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
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03-24-2014, 09:21 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
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I Know a 3.73 is available in a diesel or with the larger hemi but I believe you need a 2500 or 3500 level truck to get it.
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03-25-2014, 03:48 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: OH
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
Wasn't there something offered between 3.92 and 3.55?
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No, only options in the 1500 were 3.21, 3.55 or 3.92. In the 2500, with 5.7L or 6.4L Hemi, the options are 3.73 or 4.10; 6.7 L Cummins its 3.42.
Could I have made it work with the 3.55, maybe. The fact that this one change lowered the GCWR by 1500# was enough for me to stick with the 3.92. I have no need for a 3/4 ton truck; well not at this moment.
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Jeff & Stacie + 2 kids
2014 Sunset Trail ST270BH
2014 Ram 1500 4x4, 5.7L Hemi 8 speed, 3.92
Propride 3P, Airlift 1000
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03-25-2014, 07:13 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: RI
Posts: 19
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Originally Posted by MidOhioHunter
Well, after 8 weeks of waiting (new order, custom build), our Ram 1500 Outdoorsman finally arrived and we got it today. It looks really nice and drives great. I can't believe how quiet the cabin is and the tech package is awesome. Hope it serves us well for a few years and does the job I'm expecting it to with the ST270BH.
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Nice truck. That is VERY similar to what I want, except in the 3.0l VM Diesel.
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TV (Shopping) Ram 2500 CTD
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05-14-2014, 11:26 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 1
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Mark
I was just looking at your rig set up it looks like you are over 9K dry with your Ford 150. Do you have any problems with this set up?
I am fixing up my new rig (Tundra/SST) now and just curious. I am a lot lighter than you and may have some questions.
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05-14-2014, 11:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,730
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Chris, just sent you a pm with my info. But for all others I have NO PROBLEM towing my Patriot with my truck. This includes, standing starts, braking, cruising at speed, windy roads and interstate traffic. I live on top of a mountain with a good grade and have no problem going up or down.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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