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Old 01-05-2008, 08:49 AM
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differences?

I'm looking at 94-98 12V's & was wondering if theres any real differences between the 2500 and the 3500 for use with a fifth wheel?
Old 01-05-2008, 11:31 AM
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Mostly stability. How big of a 5ver are you looking at?

The 2500 manuals have a Dana 80 instead of a 70 (All 3500 have the 80)
Not all 2500 have rear overloads and swaybar (part of the camper package)
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Around 31-34' with a pin weight of upto 3100# & a gross of 12-13K
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Definitely go with the 3500 for that kind of pin weight.
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I figured that whatever I buy I'd put air bags on at least the rear.
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Originally Posted by Equalizer 2
Definitely go with the 3500 for that kind of pin weight.
Plus trailers always seem to weigh more than you plan on. I agree with the 3500...
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Thats just about where I'm at. Trailer plus dually is a great combo and very stable on the road. Moved the trailer once with a 3/4 and knew I needed more truck.

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Dual's are nice to have but I have been pulling my 31' TT with a F250 IDI 4x4 which handles the weight ok but is short in the power department since I'm grossing about 16,000# currently.
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