[quote author=JImbo1 link=board=11;threadid=11302;start=15#111881 date=1046873460]<br>It's a dually..Jimbo<br>[/quote] Check out the &quot; RAWR &quot; ?

 

What's RAWR

 

[quote author=JImbo1 link=board=11;threadid=11302;start=30#112139 date=1046912992]<br>What's RAWR<br>[/quote] Sorry, Hit the wrong key it's suppose to read &quot; Check out the ( REAR ) &quot; GAWR &quot; 6150 LBS. thats not a DUALLY rear axle weight rating? Boy, I sure hope not. DC's books are all messed up on these new trucks. You guys out there thinking about buying these trucks PLEASE , check the &quot; NUMBERS &quot; They sure had me confused for months. Like I said DODGE ENG. DEPT. called and said it was 6300 lbs.( NOT 6878 ) for a 3500 SRW for the above mention truck. Whew! Hope this clears up some minds.

 

I'm new at this so, I'm confused. I'm about ready to plop down $10,000 for this stock Dodge '96, diesel, 3500, 5 speed, dually. <br><br>I wanted to know if it could pull a 42' 5th wheel with 5 slide outs, and from reading the board and return replies it seems it could. I'm not too sure about this rear end stuff. Can my rear end &quot;no pun intended&quot; handle a 15,500 lb. 5th wheel.<br><br>Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED....

 

I don't know squat about towing 5ers, or even goosenecks.<br><br>That said, a 42' trailer with 5 slide outs sounds like a MONSTER. <br><br>I am quite sure you can pull it. I saw a General Malfunction 1500 pulling at least a 35' tripple axle the other day. His rear axle was up against the stops, or **** close to it and he was only making 50mph or so... but he WAS pulling it. <br><br>I see all sorts of Furds and Dodges pulling all sorts of trailers. <br><br>At LEGAL weights is a whole other thing!!!! :<br><br>

 

I know I'm probably a couple of thousand lbs. over the recommended weight, but I've seen posts of some people pulling 21-32,000 lbs. I'll only tow about 1000-1500 miles a year. <br><br>I'm concerned about the 5th gear nut on tranny. I figure if I drive it with no lugging, I should be OK<br><br>Trailer's got 3 axels with electric brakes. I'm about ready to buy next week. I should know exact rear end ratio by this weekend. It's probably a 3.5 stock. I would be very surprised and happy if it was a 4.10, but I'll let everyone know. I looked at a Ford '97 dually auto, PSD, but I was afraid of the auto Any thoughts out there. Thanks...Jim<br><br><br>

 

I don't want to disagree with anyone but my '99 2500 in totally stock form weighed 7250 on the scale with no driver or passenger in it. My empty weight with the trailer is (was as stock) 14,400 with me in it, the trailer is 7000 empty. As far as will it pull it.... there is no discussion, just hook it up and drive it. You will still be able to beat slower cars from a red light. On the OD gear falling off, when in OD keep the rpms above 2000, mine now has 178000 on it with no problem. It has at lease a couple of thousand miles on it without the trailer. The rest is all working. My tags are for 33000 and I use most of it. My pin weight is 5000 and the springs are stock, tires are not.

 

Thanks &quot;Haulin iIn Dixie&quot; I appreciate your input A LOT...JIm

 

Well Boys I'm about to buy the truck tomorrow or Thurs. I got it down to $9650. It has 100k miles, 5 sp, 3.50 rear end, dually, green, MINT, oil changed every 3K miles. Even has a camper top with the same green. Man am I excited. <br> From what I've been looking at, I figure the truck is worth at least $13,500. The owner is a friend of mine, NEVER pulled anything and babies the truck.<br> I'll write back when I buy it. I'm going to be a diesel guy and I think I'm going to love it.<br><br>P.S. My 15,500lb, 42', 5th wheel is about 7&quot; taller than a regular 5 er. The '96 dodge 3500 bed looks a little lower than the 2001 Chevy duramax diesel &quot;flatbed&quot; that we first pulled it with. The flatbed was the perfect height. There's three settings on the 5er hitch and I can come down 1 setting giving me about 2 more inches of height. I haven't seen the truck hitch for 8 months and I know this is a vague question,but do you think there is enough adjustment in the truck hitch to come about the same hight as the flatbed..Thanks...Jim