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 Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
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03/07/21 12:35 AM
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SheldonS
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I'm looking at both and probably will buy a new one in the next month or so. Still researching for now.
What are your experiences?
I'll be towing a 40 foot fifth wheel some @ 18,000 to 19,000 lbs
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 12:37 AM
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Kentucky
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I am partial to fords. My buddy traded his ford in for a dodge and loves it.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 12:52 AM
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Barbers Tree
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Love my 3/4 Ford 160K on no problems.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 01:01 AM
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DanDaBald
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Brian Spagnola just today posted a RAM duallie . . . . . . it's SWEET ! ! !
 NEVER FORGET 9/11/2001
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 01:05 AM
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Duke 22
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I've owned them all, and for MY money it's RAM. Cost of ownership has been lower with RAM.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: DanDaBald]
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03/07/21 01:07 AM
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SheldonS
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Brian Spagnola just today posted a RAM duallie . . . . . . it's SWEET ! ! ! Saw that. I'm looking for new and the crew max cab.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 01:48 AM
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Blue Moon
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Food for thought. Rumor is Ram will offer a new tranny for the 3500 later this year when the 2022 model is released. The source said they will offer the Cummins with an Allison or ZF tranny instead of the popular heavy duty Aisin tranny that is currently an option in the 3500. The Aisin is proven and popular with the guys that tow heavy loads. While Aisin is a Global 500 company and Toyota owns the majority share, Allison has better brand recognition in the US. Cummins with an Allison could be an interesting combo.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: DanDaBald]
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03/07/21 12:55 PM
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Space
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Brian Spagnola just today posted a RAM duallie . . . . . . it's SWEET ! ! ! It is not that sweet.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 01:53 PM
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lakeforkfisherman
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My son just bought a Dodge with the big diesel. He pulls a 45’ gooseneck RV. Said it does a great job. He’s a Dodge guy. I’m a ford guy. We make it work.
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 02:03 PM
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el Rojo
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Bought a Ram 3500 dually CTD high output with a 4:10 rear end to replace a 2015 Chevy Duramax with a 3:73 gears. There is no comparison to the two trucks . The Ram not only holds the weight better it pulls like there's no tomorrow. I realized you're not comparing Chevys but my vote is for Ram.
FYI my trailer is #19,500 gvw.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 02:22 PM
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RoadRunnerTR21
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I have a 2018 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Longhorn CC LB Cummins Aisin. I've had Chevy and Ford prior to this truck. This truck is by far a way better truck than my previous trucks. Even with the 3.42 gears, it pulls my 36' Montana 5er with ease.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 02:39 PM
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cocodrie
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Ram has the better one ton. Their interior is better by far. Ford is coming out with a new super duty next year.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 03:33 PM
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RayBob
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Following, but thinking 2500 instead of the 3500.
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: SheldonS]
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03/07/21 03:40 PM
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KingwoodCat
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I'm looking at both and probably will buy a new one in the next month or so. Still researching for now.
What are your experiences?
I'll be towing a 40 foot fifth wheel some @ 18,000 to 19,000 lbs Cummins has it all over the Ford motor. The Aisin tranny is better too.
Last edited by KingwoodCat; 03/07/21 03:40 PM.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: Ram3500 or F-350 diesel dually
[Re: el Rojo]
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03/07/21 03:45 PM
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tmd11111
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Bought a Ram 3500 dually CTD high output with a 4:10 rear end to replace a 2015 Chevy Duramax with a 3:73 gears. There is no comparison to the two trucks . The Ram not only holds the weight better it pulls like there's no tomorrow. I realized you're not comparing Chevys but my vote is for Ram.
FYI my trailer is #19,500 gvw.
Red Big difference in all 3 diesels/transmissions from 6 years ago. Kind of like putting new tires on a car and saying their so much better then the old ones.
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