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H. John Kohl · 09-09-2012, 04:54 AM

Bill,
My 2012 3500 is rated at 28K combine Gross with a 4:10 rear end. My 03 was 21K because of the 3:73 rear end. The higher CGVW was one of my requirements when I had to shop for a new truck because the 03 manual transmission could not be rebuilt. (lack of parts for the synchronize gear - plant burned down)

I am with you. My 3500 Ram will probably be maxed out with an 18K trailer. The bigger issue is the Pin weight on the hitch because my truck gross weight is still only 12300. So I agree probably 4500 or MDT. Also look at the modified HDTs. You can probably get a used MDT or HDT cheaper than a new 4500.

Good luck and keep us informed. We always love helping other shop for new trucks and spend their money.

09-09-2012, 04:54 AM	#5
H. John Kohl Montana Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern Posts: 4,294 M.O.C. #311	Bill, My 2012 3500 is rated at 28K combine Gross with a 4:10 rear end. My 03 was 21K because of the 3:73 rear end. The higher CGVW was one of my requirements when I had to shop for a new truck because the 03 manual transmission could not be rebuilt. (lack of parts for the synchronize gear - plant burned down) I am with you. My 3500 Ram will probably be maxed out with an 18K trailer. The bigger issue is the Pin weight on the hitch because my truck gross weight is still only 12300. So I agree probably 4500 or MDT. Also look at the modified HDTs. You can probably get a used MDT or HDT cheaper than a new 4500. Good luck and keep us informed. We always love helping other shop for new trucks and spend their money.