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The dealer's Chat line told me it's a 1500 model and I check the dealer sales person anyway to make sure it's a 1500 or 2500.
I know that the frame thickness on a 2500 is thicker than a 1500. I use to work at Chryslers Warren Truck Assembly in the KDX building. I put the frames together and the rails for the 2500 and 3500 were heavier and stronger than the 1500. The crossmember are the same as is the cab and bed hold down brackets that you see riveted and welded. Just the side rails. Remember the cab and bed are the same only the suspension is different on a dodge truck.
Might be a stupid question, but is the trailer within the advertised/rated tow capacity of the truck? I figure that'd be the quickest way to rule it out altogether or say "its possible".
I believe the mega cab 1500 has 3/4 ton running gear. Do some research as the 1/2 ton mega cab is heavier duty then a standard quad cab/reg cab, more like a light duty 3/4 ton then a heavy duty 1/2 ton I believe!
Wow, this thread is full of terrible information. People here should not be giving advice, especially about information as critical as towing, if they have no idea.
OP, you need to go to a Dodge forum and ask this question and do research yourself on actual Dodge sites and whatever you plan to tow. Relying on information from people who give answers like these is a good way to make a very poor vehicle and safety decision.
I believe the mega cab 1500 has 3/4 ton running gear. Do some research as the 1/2 ton mega cab is heavier duty then a standard quad cab/reg cab, more like a light duty 3/4 ton then a heavy duty 1/2 ton I believe!
Window sticker said it's a 1500 and I will check the dealer tomorrow.
The information you posted also claims it to be a Flame Red Crew Cab when it's actually an Inferno Red Mega Cab.
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I didn't think they. Add a mega cab halfton. Looking at the wheels, they look like they halve an 8 hole pattern. That indicates a heavier axle often found on 3/4 ton and 1 tons. GM had that for a while on their 1500HD...
Actually, they did make a 1500 Mega Cab and those 1500s also had the 8-lug axles. I've seen quite a few of them. Being 1500s they were never available with the Cummins, but they do exist.
The information you posted also claims it to be a Flame Red Crew Cab when it's actually an Inferno Red Mega Cab.
Actually, they did make a 1500 Mega Cab and those 1500s also had the 8-lug axles. I've seen quite a few of them. Being 1500s they were never available with the Cummins, but they do exist.
Too much money, Not enough truck!
If you are planning on pulling a large 5th wheel you will need at a minimum a 2500, diesel preferred.
I towed with a 2005 Dodge dually, Cummins 5.9 diesel, auto trans.
It's not the pulling that is the problem. It's trying to stop all that weight when the time comes. Nothing worst than being pushed down a hill or into an intersection by a heavy trailer.
The dual rear wheels will give you more stability and control on the highway.
Never tow will to little truck, go big. You can never have too much truck.
I believe the mega cab 1500 has 3/4 ton running gear. Do some research as the 1/2 ton mega cab is heavier duty then a standard quad cab/reg cab, more like a light duty 3/4 ton then a heavy duty 1/2 ton I believe!
I believe the quad cab 1500 comes with a regular rear end. You can order it with a 3/4 if you want and as far as the cab it's self they are made on the same fixture as all the rest of them. Panels are put into a welding fixture then the robot spot welders do their thing. Doors are one of the last pices to be put on along with glass. You can get a 1500 4 door and a 2500 and 3500 4 door also. The 2500 and 3500 are made in Mexico. The 1500 is made in Michigan were the Ramcharger and Dakota were made.
Like other have Said if you plan on doing an amount of regular towing a 5th wheel trailer then a 3/4-ton Heavy Duty/Super Duty Gasser truck with the largest possible Gas V-8 or V-10 engine option chosen with a Heavy Duty tow/haul package with the optional HD tranny cooler should be the minimum.
While a 1-ton Dually Diesel should be highly considered the best choice/option depending on what you size of trailer and payload plan on towing and how frequent you plan on towing it.
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