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[cumminsdieselfreak]

Hey everyone!

New guy here, making the new guy post, on a community forum that I can't relate to yet.

I actually joined this forum to find all the information I could before I decide to buy my first RAM.

I'm currently AD USAF living in Japan, and plan to buy myself a RAM truck once I get back to the states.

It's been pretty time consuming trying to find what I want, and the price point that works for me.

I plan to get a truck and then get a camper so the family can travel around together.

I've been pretty hard pressed to get a 2500, but looking at the payload capacity between the 2500 and the 3500 I feel like it's more worth my time and money to just get the 3500 SRW.

I don't necessarily need a DRW truck, but the step up in payload between the 2500 and 3500 is tremendous and to make sure we are covered. I think the 3500 may be the way to go.

Another issue that I've been reading about is all these emissions equipment on these trucks now.

I'm no expert, but it doesn't seem in the buyers benefit to have unfiltered exhaust recirculated through a closed/pre-filtered system.

Thanks!

Welcome!! What is the weight and hitch type on the camper you want?

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[itshashie]

Welcome!! What is the weight and hitch type on the camper you want?

Honestly, I haven't made it that far yet.

I have a family of 5, so I'd like to have something larger in size to accommodate everyone.

I'm not sure if I want to get a fifth wheel, or just stick with a conventional trailer.

That being said, if I decide to get a fifth wheel, I'd be better off with a 3500.

I think I'd be completely fine with a 2500 if I stick with a conventional.

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[itshashie]

I appreciate the info.

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[wy4x4]

Your on the right track with the payload.

If you do any real hauling, get the 3500 for sure. No worries about the emissions, there are fixes.

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