 |
|
11-13-2020, 10:41 PM
|
#21
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 1,212
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Palinduff
First On Race Day vs Don’t Over Drive Gutless Engines. Lol.
|
I hate to do this to my Ram brethren, but this is my all time favorite.
Fix It Again Tony 
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 07:49 AM
|
#22
|
|
ARLO
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: N Chili, NY
Posts: 910
|
Absolute way _ Leave the wife and dog home. OK, bring the dog.
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 07:57 AM
|
#23
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 387
|
My 2014 RAM 1500 gaser will be the quietest Cummins on the block!
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 08:26 AM
|
#24
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: South Central Virginia
Posts: 882
|
Hmmm, if I use NCC-1701 badge I should be able to do some very interesting off grid/off world boondocking.
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 09:05 AM
|
#25
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 700
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by WanderMore
Hmmm, if I use NCC-1701 badge I should be able to do some very interesting off grid/off world boondocking.
|
A couple of these strategically placed on your rig may do the trick
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 09:29 AM
|
#26
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,253
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigH
Ford and Ram need the sticker swap...(but back to reality you'll need a real 3500 from either of those guys to match the payload in a 2500 Chevy).
You can buy a 2500 series truck with a GVWR over 11,500lbs from Chevy.
 |
So, is there actually any difference in the 10k and the 11.5k GVWR 2500? Or do we just get to FEEL like we’ve got a safer rig when buying it? 350SRW Fords are available in a 10k GVWR package, or at least used to be. Only diff was the sticker- and of course the registration and insurance costs in some locations.
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 10:19 AM
|
#27
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Posts: 1,276
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dustman_stx
So, is there actually any difference in the 10k and the 11.5k GVWR 2500? Or do we just get to FEEL like we’ve got a safer rig when buying it? 350SRW Fords are available in a 10k GVWR package, or at least used to be. Only diff was the sticker- and of course the registration and insurance costs in some locations.
|
For year 2020 Chevy HD trucks in 2500 trim have these GVWR's (and maybe some I missed?): 9900/10000/10050/10150/10200/10250/10350/10400/10450/10550/10650/10750/10850/10900/11025/11050/11200/11350/11550
I don't know if there is any difference mechanically to account for lower gvwr between any of the 2500 series anymore except for wheel size which could have an affect. I can say that I looked at a couple 2500 gas powered trucks and they had the same axle housing as anything else I saw in the 2500 series...This was not always the case in years past. I suspect some of these GVWR's are to give comparable payload numbers between diesel and gas trucks of the same chassis but I don't know for sure. If you build the exact same truck with the only difference being the motor/transmission...the diesel will allow a higher gvwr selection by about 700lbs in the configuration I checked out.
And if you select a lower gvwr it does not affect price.
__________________
24 Ram 3500 CC/SRW/LB/50 gal tank/CTD
2024 XLR 31A LE
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2020, 11:30 AM
|
#28
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 67
|
Changing badges
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stovebolt
Right on!!!
|
What he said!!!^^^^^^^^ PALINDUFF......
__________________
2014 F-150 Screw 3.5 eco shortbed factory hitch
E2 WDH 2021 Salem Cruise Lite 263BHXL ...LovingIt
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2020, 06:14 PM
|
#29
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 700
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by myxkp
A couple of these strategically placed on your rig may do the trick
Attachment 243104 |
Companion logo
|
|
|
|
|
11-22-2020, 09:54 AM
|
#30
|
|
Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
Posts: 5,108
|
Surprisingly, no one mentions filling the tires with helium. You could get more payload capacity with hydrogen but then you would have more to worry about than just your trailer tires blowing up.
__________________
Richard & Jill
2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
Camping since 1989, Seasonal since 2000.
Car Shredder Op/Tech, Scrap Metal Recycling - retired
|
|
|
|
|
11-22-2020, 10:42 AM
|
#31
|
|
All Around Hoser
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Fort Collins Colorado
Posts: 68
|
Some great ideas in this thread, thanks! I’ve been on the lookout for a chrome “V6 Power” badge for my ecoboost.
|
|
|
|
|
11-22-2020, 01:11 PM
|
#32
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CA desert
Posts: 240
|
If you buy a Ford, make sure you get the heated tailgate option. It helps a lot when you are pushing in the winter. 
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 08:42 AM
|
#33
|
|
All Around Hoser
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Fort Collins Colorado
Posts: 68
|
I couldn't resist :-P
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 08:57 AM
|
#34
|
|
waybeck2018
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Central Alabama
Posts: 764
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tiller
If you don’t mind walking a lot by all means buy a ford
|
Well, to dispute that, 18 years FORD owner and have not walked home yet!
__________________
2012 F-250, 6.7 Super Duty Powerstroke; 2019 291 BR Primetime Tracer,
Days camped in 2018-61
Looking Forward to Completing This Map Soon !
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 08:59 AM
|
#35
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 3,188
|
I have walked home twice as two different Ford trucks with the 6.7 liter diesel blew up their engines.
__________________
Tom & Renée
Durham, NC
2021 Jayco Class C model 27U
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 10:16 AM
|
#36
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 140
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by waybeck2018
Well, to dispute that, 18 years FORD owner and have not walked home yet! |
Because you can’t get it started. Hahahaha
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 10:25 AM
|
#37
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Greensboro NC
Posts: 1,140
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by waybeck2018
Well, to dispute that, 18 years FORD owner and have not walked home yet! |
Ahh, had to catch a ride huh? 
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 12:33 PM
|
#38
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oswego il
Posts: 2,430
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by waybeck2018
Well, to dispute that, 18 years FORD owner and have not walked home yet! |
Will I have to Quote Ford again on this. " 95 % of the Fords made in the last 20 years are still on the road today. The other 5% made it home"
Another way to increase your payload is to DE-BADGE the truck 99% of the people can not tell the difference between a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton SRW truck. They look the same only the badges tell you.
__________________
Jim W.
2016 34RL CC; 2008 Ram Mega Cab 2500HD, 6.7L, 68RFE 6 speed, 4X4, Smarty S67, TDR 145K+miles
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 10:03 PM
|
#39
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 1,212
|
Okay, since we are cussing and discussing vehicles and "who has the biggest one"
I have owned several Mercuries, an Olds, an International, 2 Chevys, A Dodge, a Ram and probably a couple I do not remember. When you get this old the Blue Oval or BowTie means nothing.
One thing I never owned is a 4 or 6 cylinder. Always a V8 with either rear wheel drive or four wheel drive. And never a rice burner. That is my claim to fame
I love the smell of Rice in the morning!
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2020, 10:09 PM
|
#40
|
|
Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by joshuajim
If you buy a Ford, make sure you get the heated tailgate option. It helps a lot when you are pushing in the winter. |
Now THAT is funny!
__________________
Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
