I drive 2 Ram 3500's, a 2011 SRW and a 2017 DRW. They preform extremely well. I haul loads up to 22,000 lbs. in the ice and snow here in Montana. The difference between the 3500 and the 5500 is 1. The frame, the 3500 is made with 1/8" steel channel and the 4500 and 5500 use 1/4" steel. The channels are deeper too. You have to look at the specs. closely. 2. The Transmission. The 4500 and 5500 use the Isuzu transmission. This is a very beefy unit with 0 problems. The trans on the 3500 is a problem. 3. The engine is the same basic unit but the 4500 & 550 de-tune the engine for 1,000,000 miles reliability. Engines get blown in the 3500 but not in the 4500 & 5500. The 3500 defiantly pulls better but at Interstate lane speeds (68 or so) it's the same. 4. Wheels. Can't remember but I think the 5500 comes with 19.5" wheels. Much higher load rating and longer tire life. Down side is hard ride empty. I like my 3500 but if I were doing trucking/hot shot full time I'd opt for reliability and low maintenance Just my 2 cents worth John S..
Yeah Buddy, Been trucking 36 years. Love your videos. I have a 2004 Freightliner Classic, 74" sleeper, 500 CAT, 15 speed, a Ford 350 Crew, Auto, Diesel and just bought a 2018 RAM 3500 Crew, Auto, Cummins Diesel just like yours, except it's blue with air level and I love it. I keep my mirrors flipped up, because I keep forgetting to flip them, just like you did. I'm always pulling flatbeds. Keep up the good work. See ya
I was hauling 41,000 pounds with my 2015 ram dully 6.7 w/ the Aisen transmission all stack no deletes no aftermarket market parts and it was up a 6% incline I wasn’t going more then 5 mph but it did it blow my mind these trucks have so much power oh and that was with a 5th wheel hook up with my 51 foot bigtex 3 car haler
So many people bash the Dodge/Ram trucks but many of them don't want to face the facts that these trucks are machines! I have a new 3500 dually Limited, heaviest I have towed so far is 9k lb cab tractor with backhoe on a 24' gooseneck which is nothing for these trucks. A dream to drive and tow with, even a very comfortable ride on long trips. Mine has the auto air ride on the rear which is a cool feature but takes considerable weight to activate. I had all Chevy until 1999 when I was towing a horse trailer and tractor, I wanted a diesel. At that time Chevy didn't have a new diesel on the market, they were in development stages of the Duramax. So I chose a cummins over the powerstroke and the Dodge done it thing. Traded it at 251k miles while running and towing like a champ, got a 2005 3500 and it done great until I traded this year running great at 207k miles. I still keep a GM Escalade, Denali or Tahoe in the garage trading every 2-3 years and even looked at the Chevy 3500 and Ford F350 prior to getting the new Ram. Approx 19 years of awesome service out of 2 Cummins engines with auto trans, all stock, don't make sense to change. I don't go crazy like a fanboy over the Dodge/Ram when they get bashed. Not a fanboy of a brand, just a fan of what works!
@@4375-d6i - I am not going to bash the Ford, I would like to use the new F350 for a few weeks with heavy loads just to see what they would do. But I have a couple friends that went down the 6.0 path because Ford is the only vehicles in their families, so that is all they would buy. They sure complained when they were in the shop with blown head gaskets and stretched head bolts, both were in the 100k - 150k mile range.
@@chrism2042 We farm and ranch. Friend of my DAD'S, would trade for a NEW, FORD ever 3 years. He had a three-year old 7.3 liter diesel . Traded for a New 6.0 liter. After the NEW 6.0 liter was in the shop for the THIRD time, HE ASKED for the RETURN of his OLD FORD 7.3 liter, & was told with a Smile it SOLD. YES, people are REALLY looking for those trucks. Ford need to GIVE those customers, a New gasoline truck. But then , NO more FORD. It was so so sad, WWII vet.
@@chrism2042 FORD SHOULD have kept the, 7.3 liter diesel. THE 6.0 liter was JUNK. Until you spent $5,000 to make bullet proof, just like FORD SHOULD HAVE.
Great video, and glad you like the truck! And yes, this new generation of automatics has taken over the manuals. The main reason this truck felt so good compared to your 5500, is because of the extra power you get with the Asin. Cummins with the Asin are rated at 930 lb ft torque and trucks with the G56 are detuned to 660 lb ft torque. Also, the reason tow haul keeps you under 2000 RPM, is because the Cummins makes that 930 lb ft max torque at 1700 RPM.
Great video! I just bought a 2018 3500 ram Laramie with all the goodies including airbags. I can't wait to put it to work when I start my hotshot business.
I just bought a 2018 ram 3500 duly Laramie with the Aisin for hotshot runs. Holy crap, the power in this truck so off the charts. So far my heaviest load has been 25k but it pulls like I'm running dead head. RAM with the AISIN trans is the only way to go.
I was in Livermore 45 miles east of Sanfransicko.The city now is a sanctuary city the bums are popping in the street,its so bad they hand out poop maps to tourists so they don't step in human waste.That and a million different reasons.
I like your channel and all your content, I just noticed in these last couple videos where you are and had to chuckle, I live in the Carolinas now but in the mid 70's I lived in Truckee, so your surroundings are very familiar to me. I am looking at getting a 3500 so I can move the JCB backhoe I just purchased and I have much more confidence now that I have watched a few of your vids.
I like my 07 6.7, but there’s something about being able to do all your work and then some in a luxurious type style. I’m gonna be picking up a 2016+ 6.7 3500 and keep the 3rd gen around for shenanigans
@@cumminsmilitia2063 I think if I remember right the Aisin was used in the cab and chassis trucks back as early as 08. So Chrysler could offer the medium duty trucks with a pto option. My memory on this is a little fuzzy.
I have a 2016 3500 Laramie long horn , Asian 410 with self leveling air bags . Love it . I haul my cat 420dit. I have had 5 rams through the years. This 1 is by far the best.
Wireless emote control my friend, don’t need any helpers. I LOVE my remote control dump trailer. All the fellas at the dump always stare at me with grins...lol. I just hang my hand out the window lift her up pull forward drop her down and I’m out, it’s almost like a big boy dump truck :)
I have a 2018 dodge 3500 dually with aisin auto. I pull a three car trailer with it everyday for my business. I don't have the stock airbags but I added timbren shocks in the rear for better weight handling and I love this truck. A major step up from my 07 cummins. Look into timbren for your rear instead of air bags they work great and no maintenance. The trailer I have is a take3 step deck 48 feet long.
@Popularity Matters mini 5 car trailer are trash... sold mine and bought a 5500 Laramie chassis cab with an infinity 6 car trailer, 15k Dexter axles, dually
Calif. probably shacks down trailer mfr/dealer! The paint causes cancer! It was wielded using argon.etc..I had a family business in northern,ca. we ended up closing it because of the state dep/epa rules! Don't miss it a bit.grew up there till I was 35.most people I know moved too!
I’m from NJ and I feel like we are mini Cali. But not as bad. We are getting worse though as time passes. Bless you and your family. Ps. Love your videos they are excellent keep up the great work!
Your videos were invaluable in my decision of gear ratio & transmission. I suppose I should also credit you with my choice of Laramie trim & brilliant white paint, lol (same truck as yours). I really appreciate the anecdotal depth and breadth of your content & will definitely stay tuned for insight going forward. I like the fact that you're staying under warrantee, as will I, & was wondering if you could delve into the preventative maintenance aspect that keep these Cummins running longer than most of the 'rest'. All the best to you and yours from the 'Green mtn. State'!
Christopher Adams I’m not sure what year Ram added this feature but I have 2017 Ram 3500 Cummins dually with the Laramie trim package and if you go into the apps you can choose either heavy load or light load. On the heavy load setting your exhaust brake is quite a bit heavier.
dchawk81 I agree 100%, you have to flip through 5 screens to find it. The mechanics at the dealership didn’t really have a clue what it did, they told me it applied more pressure through the electric brakes, haha I laughed right at him when he said that
It looks like you were heading over to rough and ready. I used to live over that way many years ago. We escaped CA quite some time ago and never looked back.
I used to run office products up to Grass Valley from Sacramento, one of my favorite runs. California has some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen but with the political climate right now you couldn’t pay me enough to live there again.
My wife Deanna says you need to recognize "the girls" too!! LOL!! Thanks for the video...I think we are looking at the vehicle and trailer for our needs! Blessings and Great to see you testing over in Grass Valley! We are in Reno!
Everybody and their mom driving around on Sunday, so much for the gas tax. Funny California has the most epa regs and all you see are custom hotrods deleted trucks etc..... You could move to Texas like all the rest of normal people out there in bondage, you would have more than enough start up after you sold out! California is the reason all states have only 2 senators, we can thank out fore fathers for seeing what the potential of a diet of fruits and nuts could have on the country!
I remember, in the 1960s and 1970's, when you bought a new 18 WHEELER truck, you could pick the engine. You could get CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT DIESEL (two cycle), international, Mack. The point I am making, I wish I could get Cummins, in FORD cab, CHEVY cab, DODGE cab. That would be GREAT.
Tow haul mode and automatic exhaust brake, you will very rarely use your brakes. I got the 2019 same color same package is yours. Except I did get the air assist. Man I love it. It's like taking my old lariat half-ton to dinner. I enjoyed your video. If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for yours? after we spend that kind of money we sit around and wonder if we paid too much LOL. Have a great day thanks again
Take a look at Diamond Trailers they are made in Oklahoma and I do believe that they have electric ramps or hydraulic, very good company and good prices
i have two RAM 4x4 Reg. cab 3500's - an 06 Cummings 6 speed and a new 2015 that i special ordered with every option you could put on a Tradesman model. that truck is a Cummings with the AISAN trans. both trucks will tow anything you hook to them. i've probably only had around 15k total behind both of them. the 6sp. drives like a trailer truck. to "go fast" you have to keep shifting. on the AISAN, you can just gradually plant your foot and the truck drags whatever you've got attached up any hill or grade you want in quick order. i get around 20 mpg with the 06 empty on the highway at 75 mph and around 18-19 with the AISAN empty. the new truck gets 13-15 mpg around town. i've tested the new truck on a 7% grade at 75 mph with about 8k behind it. with the cruise set at 75 mph and the dash gauges set on the Turbo boost, the truck never dropped 1 mph!! all that the Cummings did was spool up the Turbo from about 4psi to around 18. i actually drive the new RAM every day as my regular vehicle. i actually prefer taking the new truck on long trips rather than my nissan xterra PRO4-X SUV. the RAM does not ride that bad empty and rolling up on a Prius at 75 mph is always entertaining. it usually only takes a tape on the bright lights and the "golf cart" guy will move over into the right lane. i love BOTH of my RAMS.
Looks like your up around the Burney area. I used to chip and log down in that area in the early nineties. Just kind of stumbled on your channel. My cousin has a forestry mulching kit on a couple of his machines. He lives in the Medford area and seems like he does pretty well for himself. Anyway thanks for the vlog.
Did you have the trailer break setting set to “heavy trailer”? I was just wondering because 9.5 seemed pretty high even for all that weight. Great video!
You are SMART. 1. BLOCK trailer wheels, to stop trailer from moving. 2. Wooden block to STOP, the trailer FROM jumping up. 3. Buying a DODGE CUMMINS TRUCK.
Which ball are you using? I ordered Curt's rated at exactly 30,000 but didn't feel comfortable with that. Sent it back and ordered the OEM rated for 38k to get some margin in case someone lies about their product weight.
V-BELT and SON Sam if I got a RAM 3500 Dually 4x4 I'd get the AISIN 6 Speed Automatic Transmission over the G56 Manual any day because the AISIN Automatic Transmission gives you the 930 LB FT of Torque vs 660 LB FT with the G56 Manual Transmission my 3500 would be the Limited with the White Exterior and Tan Interior
I know of a guy that had a 3500 2019 Ram dually automatic and he would holl around 30,000 lb about everyday and the Ram would always be overheating he would have to park besides the road and let it cool off then he got a Ford Dually 2019 and it maybe didn't have start off power like the ram did but when he was doing high speed on the highway it would drive all day with no problems it didn't even act like you had anything
I drive a 3500 duramax dually. The trailer weighs 8 and the backhoe I haul is 17,500. It pulls it with ease but then again, I live in South Texas where it is pretty flat.
Hydraulic dovetail option. Make sure it has charging ability off the trk. Harbor frieght has a wireless winch remote you could wire up so you could control the dovetail from the seat of your equipment when loading
i do pretty much the same shit with my 1997 f350 7.3 crew cab long bed dually with like a 1800lb or so flatbed with a lift gate attached usually between 28 and 32k lbs total(gcwr) its a kick in the pants i love it
Take care of tailgaters with a strobe light. Either install one half way up your ramp or high up on top of the spare tire, or on a magnate stuck to the back of the equipment.
It sure is a Beautiful area and a cool looking town... I'm super glad to have found your videos. I enjoy seeing what your up to. I'll be buying a new truck, trailer and tractor next year. I had a 2016 Ram 3500 cab and chassis... And a 40' Big Tex with the hydraulic tail. I did hotshot work. Got out of it and sold everything. Just bought a small ranch outside Spokane and am gearing back up.
Im sure Ca has awesome trailers...Yea never in a race when ya pulling a load...Glad you have your dream truck at a very young age..GOD has blessed you!
Have you ever heard or red rhino trailers? They have a nice slide to support the weight so it's not on the hydraulics plus offer 15k axles electric over hydraulic disk brakes led lights and lots of other options. That's what I'm looking at.
Kentucky is where gatormade trailers are from Super awesome trailer I live in Tennessee contacted them for pricing and they have drove me crazy They ship them with independent contractors 1.79 per mile ouch 25+5 they quoted 11,200 plus delivery No hydraulic dove tail tho mega ramps on it
Dana Bennett I really like the new design they have for the gooseneck but shoot that’s a lot for a trailer delivery. Mine shipped with like 4 other trailers behind one ford. Just all stacked up
I do not know where those brands of trailers are made but where we are at (65 miles NW of St. Louis, MO) the trailers from from DO-LITTLE from Holts. Summit, Mo and there is another company that makes trailers at Louisiana, MO. But I am not sure of the name. John Davidson
Awesome, video and review, I live in Ohio and have a 2006 3500 RAM, and absolutely love it thinking of another new one 345,000 on it and still going strong
Hi guys may I ask having them on all the time when pulling a loaded trailer of course. Does it affect anything on the truck? . Or does it damage something on the truck. Thanks in advance
Like everyone is saying, PJ is one of the best in the business. Also check out LoadTrail. They are PJ's brother, made by basically the same people. You could get a bunch of different colors too!
Cristobal Ospina I actually filmed a bit on the brake away Controller correct hookup but didn’t work for my intro. I’ll film another one about it but thank youn
See if you had. Ford you could have just pressed a handy dandy button and the mirrors would go out! Bout time you took the soother out of that things mouth! Lol. Well ya never know buddy something may be in the works! Good vid bro.
workplaytv get it! And post some videos on all the goodies your furd has I’ve only drove one and it was like a tradesmen low end no cool stuff! But thanks man!
Does the 5500 pull more than the 3500?? I’m close to starting my car hauling business hauling 3 cars at a time then later on investing in 5 car trailer. Which truck do you recommend ram 3500 or 5500 ? Where I will be hauling there are no hills most is straight freeways.
I had a 2000 Chevy S-10 with a goosneck ball in the bed. I balanced a Cat D5 dozer on the Gooseneck and hauled it 14 miles. Surprising what a Chevy 4.3 Vortec will do.
I run a 2017 single wheel 3500 6.7 aisin HD package for towing my 32 ft gooseneck carhauler. I sure enjoy it. I do agree heavier brakes would be a plus.
Is that a 68RFE transmission.I installed the air bags they are nice.Also edge programmer set to tow mode,the lowest setting,on my 68RFE with 145k.Constantly towing a GVW of 26000 lbs.I have a 2008 Ram 3500.
I'm not hating on Ram or anything, but did you drive the new 2022 Ford 3500 diesel dually yet? That engine feels like it has almost 2x's the power of the Cummins to me. And a much larger power range as well. Just curious to your thoughts?
V-belt and sons I run a forestry mower similar to your but our is made by rayco and we fiist got ours it had cleats all the way around the tracks but we can to realize it's best to have just 4 cleats and ever since we switched ours out it fills like it goes a whole lot better but everyone has there own opinion
Good video, I am actually looking at Gatormade trailers myself. That sucks to hear that they are not responding to you. I'd be willing to meet you half way with one if you bought one and pay well (Im in FL).
I support you for not supporting that trailer company. People dont realize how big California is with lots of good people in certain areas. STATE OF JEFFERSON
Exploring Tejas lol settle down. I’ve already installed air bags on the truck. Thank you ppls eyes are safe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UlU1Xk85r9A.html
Gator doesn’t even make a trailer with 15s the only thing they make is one with 3 10s. Pj or loadtrail is the only company that I know can make a hydraulic dovetail or power tail that can payload 20 k by their rating. I was told you can get 16k axles now at pj.
Also I know there are two different settings on the exhaust brake. I believe in setting only uses the exhaust brake when pressing the brake pedal and the other setting works as soon as you let off the gas
I own an Iron Bull car hauler. After looking at several trailers it was clear to see the quality in the build. I’m not happy with the powder coat. It’s not that great, but they build good stuff.
Ken Sexton I feel like all trailers powder coat is crap. Never seen one hold up very well. But im going to check them out this winter and see what happens
So when you got your cdl license what type is it? Class a or b? Can you demonstrate in just a hotshot rig to the state trooper or does it have to be a semi?
For this set up or and tandem dually trailer you will need a class A cdl. Same license as an 18 wheeler. And you will need to take your driving test with an air brakes truck and trailer. I have a video filmed describing it in more detail and how I got me cdl. Will post this week. Stay tuned
Have you checked out PJ trailers? They have a hydraulic dovetail,electric/hydraulic disk brakes and offer air ride suspension system all as options,I don’t know about a dealer close by to you though. Also, Midsota in Avon Mn has a hydraulic dovetail on some trailers.
There is always Kaufman trailers. Last time i looked about a month ago they made a tri-axle duals rated for either 32,000 or 36,000lbs. Pretty beefy trailer and thinking about one. Dont recall if it was hydraulic or tilt deck.
www.kaufmantrailers.com/gooseneck-trailers/flatbed-tilt-gooseneck-trailers/ "New power" tilt models. Still has a small ramps but going by the video they seem easy to flip.
Paso Robles, CA here! I can certainly agree with the taxes, but it is what it is. It’s a reason why the economy here is through the roof in a positive manner. However, it makes people like my oldest brother and his landscape construction/metal fab business a little harder to manage at times, but when the payday comes, it’s always a good day haha! Also, the Ram 3500 is a great truck. The truth is, diesels nowadays and even back then have their deficiencies. It’s all about what you need the truck for and preference. If you take care of your trucks, they’ll take care of you! Same with your tools and equipment! And yes, California still has and always will have hard working people. It’s not common in certain areas, however they are out there. Just like people in other states. I lived in New Mexico for a while and to be honest, it’s the same wherever you go. There’s a little bit of this and that no matter where you go! Anyways, I love your channel boss! Much love and Semper Fidelis! (Served in the Marine Corps).
Hernan Arreola very well said! That’s goes for anything if you treat it rough and abuse it chances are it won’t last you long! Thank you for your service! Take care brother!
Nice truck. I haul 30k with 2002 Ford 7.3 and a 6 speed manual. Truck not made to move that much weight but the 6 speed stick makes it possible. 20+5' Big Tex, JD 333G and attachments
Nick Hill sweet! What ever it takes asking as you can stop good. I normally tow this load with my 08 5500 6 speed manual. First time towing this machine with the new truck! Safe trucking🤟🏻
I have a 7K Gatormade Utility trailer. POS!! 2 years old and a pivot pin rusted off already. Entire frame has full on flaking chunks of rust. Powder coat is pure crap.
I bought a 2018 Gatormade 25+5 Elite and I absolutely love it. Ive only had it since May, but we will see how she holds up. Generally, they're more $ than some of the other top brands, but when I compared apples to apples, I went with Gatormade. I wish I had upgraded to the 17.5" tires though. I live on the MS GulfCoast and haven't had any issues out the trailer as of yet. I do wish there was more support for them in the area, for servicing and warranty stuff, but maybe that will come as more people buy them.
Question for you man. How do tow so heavy with only a 3500 and -5500. Do you have a class A license. Also I drive truck for a living and I get a little cautious towing really heavy with out air brakes. Otherwise love the vids.
Seth no I do have my cdl class a. And 3500 is rated to tow just about this weight and the 5500 does it even better. Better brakes on the 5500. And the new trailer from diamond c with hydraulic disk brakes work extremely well. No issues on stopping.
V-BELT and SON cool. I’ve been tossing the numbers around in how to get into forestry mulching in the northeast New York and if I do it’s a toss up between the new power strokes and the dodge with a manual in it (I drive one and I like driving with it). I’m hoping to get into this field someday because I see so much potential for the work. Why the other day I drove by a sit that was cleared by a brush hog on a skid steer and it looks like crap trees still piled up and huge chip sizes also there is so much land that could use this service but no one doesn’t or they just clear it with a Dover and huge piles of waste. Between your vids and upstate brush control you guys put out great work!
