Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
- trouble1263
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Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Hey All ,
Been a while since I posted, We recently upgraded from this....
To This...
Old truck was an 01 F250, 7.3 L PSD
New Rig is a '14 Ram 3500 SRW with Aisin Transmission and Cummins 6.7 L
Breaking in was painful this last weekend as the owners manual said not to exceed 50 MPH for the first 500 miles of Heavy Towing....Was getting a lot of stare downs from people passing on the interstate...Oh well, it's not their $55 K Truck..
Unloaded ,this truck seems to be searching for gears a lot between 40 and 50 mph..I think I just need to adjust my driving a little..
Loaded with our 12,000 LB 29 LX, I am very impressed with the tow/haul and exhaust brake performance along with the Aisin..Very pleasant towing this rig..
I was disappointed that in a SRW you can only get 3.42 rear end..I think for my application 3.73's would be better..I did not want a dually as I use this truck as my daily driver/grocery getter as well.
I did order the factory Fifth Wheel /Goose neck Prep that allows for a flat floor in the bed when towing season is over. This required an adapter that I got from etrailer..Here's what it looks like..
Sorry for the dark pics..If anyone want more info on this , just ask
Been a while since I posted, We recently upgraded from this....
To This...
Old truck was an 01 F250, 7.3 L PSD
New Rig is a '14 Ram 3500 SRW with Aisin Transmission and Cummins 6.7 L
Breaking in was painful this last weekend as the owners manual said not to exceed 50 MPH for the first 500 miles of Heavy Towing....Was getting a lot of stare downs from people passing on the interstate...Oh well, it's not their $55 K Truck..
Unloaded ,this truck seems to be searching for gears a lot between 40 and 50 mph..I think I just need to adjust my driving a little..
Loaded with our 12,000 LB 29 LX, I am very impressed with the tow/haul and exhaust brake performance along with the Aisin..Very pleasant towing this rig..
I was disappointed that in a SRW you can only get 3.42 rear end..I think for my application 3.73's would be better..I did not want a dually as I use this truck as my daily driver/grocery getter as well.
I did order the factory Fifth Wheel /Goose neck Prep that allows for a flat floor in the bed when towing season is over. This required an adapter that I got from etrailer..Here's what it looks like..
Sorry for the dark pics..If anyone want more info on this , just ask
Last edited by trouble1263 on Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Duane & Wendy
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
- trouble1263
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Duane & Wendy
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
- Don Wilson
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Very nice! I have been curious about the Aisin transmission so now we have someone to get information about it. What is the interior up front bench or bucket seats?
Don
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Very nice Duane! I don't think you'll have any issues with the gearing with all that power up front.
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Great looking truck! Ive been looking at getting a new Ram truck myself just cant get the wife convinced yet. Don't worry about the higher gearing. The Aisin tranny gearing makes up for it. Ram was looking at better fuel mileage as well. Go to the TDR website ( turbo diesel register ) This a website for Dodge Cummins pickup owners and there is a lot of useful information.
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- trouble1263
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Well, since you asked..Don Wilson wrote:Very nice! I have been curious about the Aisin transmission so now we have someone to get information about it. What is the interior up front bench or bucket seats?
Don
it is the bench seat...
Thanks for the nice comments folks!!
Duane & Wendy
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Nice truck Duane Congratulations
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Thanks for the additional pictures of the seats!
Don
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
I can to Rob but I need someone else to pay for it for me Do I hear any volunteers??????Rob & Cathy wrote:I can see you in one of those Don.
Rob
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Very nice truck
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Nice truck Duane,
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- trouble1263
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Re: Went "All In" On New Tow Vehicle
Thanks for all the nice comments!
Duane & Wendy
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels
2005 Cardinal 29 TSLX
2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed/ 4x4 / 6.7 L Cummins/Aisin 6 Speed Auto/Factory 20 In Wheels