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It’s just a concept right now, but Ram‘s Heavy-Duty based Long Hauler, is already making waves. Based on a Class 5 Heavy Duty Chassis Cab, it features an 8-foot long dually pickup box and extra fuel provisions – a 60 gallon resevoir mounted between the cab and the bed, plus a further bed mounted fuel tank that holds 50 gallons.
That results in a total fuel capacity of 162 gallons, which, combined with the proven Cummins 6.7-liter straight-six diesel and six-speed automatic, should give this truck the ability to cover distances of around 1,600 miles between fill ups when pulling a large trailer (think tri-axle). That means, you could drive this thing from the East Coast to the West, only having to stop for fuel twice.
As it’s been conceived for long-distance hauling, this rig is not surprisingly loaded to the gunwhales with creature comforts; adjustable rear foot rests, tray tables, built-in refrigerator and Wi-Fi are just some of the features.
Given that the Long Hauler has a Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCW) of a staggering 37,500 lbs, it needs a suspension that is up to the task, as a result the front and rear 19.5 inch wheels and tires are connected to a Kelderman air-bag suspension with automatic self-leveling.
Whether Ram division will actually build the Long Hauler remains to be seen, though there is undoubtedly a gap in the market between 1-ton pickups and Class 6 over-the-road trucks like baby Freightliners and Peterbilts, especially for those that need a tow vehicle for rodeos or high-end race cars.
Currently, the Long Hauler is doing the rounds at various events across the US to gauge public opinion. It’s next appearance is scheduled for the Kentucky Derby on May 6-7. So, if the Long Hauler is something that floats your boat and you happen to be in Louisville that weekend, be sure to check it out.

 

That is awesome...

 

I can run 1100 miles towing with mine, but it don't look like that. As said before, Awsome !!

Lets hope they use the Asin Tranny. Needs to come with a Air Safe Fifth Wheel Hitch.

Dave

 

It would be better if they shortened it up a bit. And for what it would likely cost I would rather have a little Freightliner with a bigger engine and more torque.

 

IMO, the stretcher panel is a deal breaker. Makes it an ugly POS, guess dodge didn't want to spend the money on a new bed.

 

Looks good! I would defiantly order one if I could, but in a manual.

 

awesome looking rig, but im sure i would need an extra pair of pants when i saw the sticker price for one fully loaded! or the price on the fuel bill at $4.35 a gallon.

but if you can afford the truck, i guess the fuel bill wont be a problem

x2 on the stick, i think id like that alot more. depending on what the tranny will hold up to!

 

Interesting. Dodge does need something to go head to head with the F450 pickup. I sure see a lot of those around here and they don't give them away, either. There is a certainly an established market for this vehicle and its likely F450-esque price point. And the F450 also has a small box spacer on it as well.

 

Dodge does make a 4500 and 5500 series truck....

 

I think the bed extension is terribly ugly. Crazy as it sounds but "if" I had the money, that right there would stop me. I'd rather look for a older Mega Cad and have an 8' bed conversion installed on it. Probably going to be about the same cost wise as what Dodge is going to ask for that truck.

 

been making a 4500-5500 since 07 with the 6.7 in it.

 

JMHO here but I think the weak grill guard needs to go and so does the door trim. The door trim or body moldings should run the length of the cab at least.

I stretched my mega dually and I bet that truck is twice the price of what mine cost. I bet its in the high 90K range.
There was another big Ram released for show that had a 10ft bed. I know exactly what RAM did in order to make that section between the cab and the bed. They used the door skins of a Mega cab door. We actually considered keeping the Mega cab short bed and do the same between the cab and bed and build a fuel tank in that spot with all the filtration and aftermarket pump.
Time constraints stopped that idea. I wanted those little panels to be like doors to access fuel filters and accessories.

Like Haulin said you could go to a true medium duty Freightliner or similar for that or less.

I was looking at the Laramie Longhorn the other day. Retail up here is over 80K. No thanks.

 

I would like to see a mega cab 4500 srw or mega cab dually 5500

 

Don't forget about the Red-Headed Step-Child (Sterling) of the family..

 

Good looking truck.
Maybe not for a serious commercial hauler but show horse folks or rodeo folks or RV folks will like it.

Someone said "Dodge does need something to go head to head with the F450 pickup."

Ford has neutered the '10/'11 F450 payload ratings down to a 4920 lb payload with 9000 lb RAWR. The F350 DRW has the same 9000 RAWR with payloads ranging from 4700 to 6500 lbs depending on cab configuration. The F450 is a heavy truck for no more axle ratings that a serious hauler needs to make a living. It does have larger brakes than the F350.
IMO Ford derated the spring packs on the truck to please RV market who don't need 10k-12k axle rating/stout suspension to carry their RVs pin weight. I think Ford will eventually drop the F450 if the economy hits bottom and RVs go on the rocks again again. They sure don't sell well around here.

The Dodge 3500 DRW has those big 9350 lb RAWR and can carry even larger payloads.