I have said it from the day I joined this forum, there are a lot of owners out there hauling their units which are overweight, on either the TV or the RV, particularly with a 2500 SRW.
The OP has made the right decision to go with the DRW, however on each and every truck there is a sticker on the drivers side door jam. It gives you the GVWR for that particular truck, also the GAWR of both front and rear axles. It does not matter what anyone else claims their truck will carry. Don't take any salesman's word either, look for yourself and make notes.
Here is a comparison of three Dodge trucks, my Son in laws 2012 - SRW - SB has a GVWR of 10,100 lbs, my daughters 2007 - DRW - SB has a GVWR of 10,500 and my 2012 - DRW - LB has a GVWR of 12,300 lbs. Read what it says on the door jam, that is what the law would read if they were too ever check you for weight.
As far as braking and stopping 24,000 or more lbs, then get a Dodge the exhaust brake on my new truck is fantastic, far superior to any Ford or GM. You still need a long distance to stop these things. Just a very important fact you need to keep in mind when hauling ass down the highway at breakneck speed.
If you have not weighed your combination then you have no idea what the weight is and if you are overweight or not...period....
Buy a new Dodge, you will be happy with that choice I am sure.
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