3500

  1. DD

    Anyone else towing 27RR w/2016 3500 dually

    Just got a 2016 27RR toyhauler. I have a 2016 3500 LTZ DRW to tow it with. I've read every one of the treads on towing with WDH w/sway. So my question dually pullers. 1. Is there a need for a WDH with the Dually? 2. Would the WDH be more for WD or sway Or is it just good as a safety feature...
  2. CH

    Neutral Firman 3650i (W03381) vs Predator 3500?

    I'm planning to purchase an inverter generator to power my Flagstaff 527BHS and can't decide between two different generators. I've done quite a bit of research on both generators and they appear to be too similar to decide. I would appreciate any information regarding these two in terms of how...
  3. JO

    Palomino Truck Camper and buying a Ford 3500 Singlerear wheel

    I was looking at the Palamino slide camper at 3,000 dry, I figure 4,000 wet I looking at this truck online, I downloaded the ford info with the VIN number but can't figure the payload. I asked the dealer for the information on the sticker. in the meantime, I looked up the info on the Ford VIN...
  4. KA

    Towing with Ram 3500 Megacab DRW

    Curious, Anyone towing with the 2020 or 2021 Mega Cab 3500> DRW or SRW? Hitch weight is ~ 2700. SRW with 4:10 rear is rated for 5400# I know it will require a slider, though not sure how much I would need to use the slider except for plus 90 degree turns.
  5. kgstakes

    champion 3500 invertor generator

    Has anyone purchased this generator and how well does it work? I'm looking at the dual fuel model and would like everyones advise on this. I have a Geo Pro 19fbs and also wondered if a smaller generator would do the job for just A/C or Microwave. I figure a smaller one wouldn't do the whole...
  6. II

    5er TPMS and 2020 RAM 3500

    A gremlin has invaded my TV electrical system and after five tow-ins this year, I am waving the white flag. I love the big F 450, but all confidence is gone. Looking at a new 2020 RAM 3500 DRW on a dealer lot. It has a lot of options to offer, but the factory trailer TPMS is not one of them...
  7. tucsonterry

    Mercedes 3500 Forester Horn blows but won't start

    My 2017 MBS Forester doesn't start. The horn blows once when I turn the key, and nothing happens. Battery is fine, alarm has been disarmed with key fob. All dash lights come on. Cold here (45 degrees), so I waited for glow light to shut off.
  8. MI

    Ram 3500

    I am thinking about replacing my Ram 2500 with a 2021 Ram 3500 Diesel HO. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? I have a Columbus 5th. wheel. It is 42 feet and weighs about 13,000 empty.
  9. Baja Fog

    Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Generator On Sale!

    Now's your chance to pickup one of the best values around in a 3500 watt generator. The Harbor Freight Predator 3500 generator just went on sale for $799.99 Some of its robust features are: ]11 Hour Runtime Super Quiet @ 57db Electric Start I just purchased the Champion 3400 for $989.99. I...
  10. wayne272

    2017 ram 3500 gear ratio

    Looking at a 2017 3500 ctd dually and it has a 4:10 rear with aisin trans. Anyone running this ratio, what kind of mpg are you getting? Towing a 36ck2 and trying to figure out what gear would be best, 4:10, 3:73 or 3:42. Gvwr is 16,500 lbs. Please include your ratio, gvwr and what kind of mpg...
  11. pburch

    Ordering a Ram 3500

    Good Evening folks We have a 2018 Ram Laramie 2500 6.4, 4x4 6.4 bed 3.73 gears. Our travel trailer is 35' @ about 8500#. We have no problem pulling, and handles well. Our goal is a 5th wheel toy hauler, we plan on staying within a SWD Ram 3500 with a diesel. My plans are to go ahead and get...
  12. 21

    Champion dual fuel inverter/generator 3500/3150 review

    Ran the 5hr 'break-in' period connected to TT using Manchester 5lb lp tank with Castrol GTX 'dino' 10w30 oil then used the rest of the left over oil and topped off with 0W-30 German Syntec oil for the required oil change. Varied the load intermittently as manufacturer suggested. Downside of the...
  13. TI

    Coachmen on Chevy 3500 or 4500?

    Anyone having problems with engine "crank but no start"? My 2016 Freelander on Chevy 4500 chassis developed the problem. Computer codes indicate Ignition switch but new switch does not solve the problem. Can't drive to a Chevy dealer as it doesn't run. Ideas?
  14. DA

    AC ISSUE - 13500 BTU Coleman AC

    Hello, We are new to Rv-Ing, live in Texas, and just purchased a 2020 GeoPro 19RD. Currently our 13500 BTU Coleman AC has been freezing up after the sun goes down. It is 97 during the day and 70 at night. It seems to accumulate Ice during the day but not enough to freeze up. The last two nights...
  15. 20

    GMC 3500 Service Trailer Brake System Message

    2017 TV having this message displayed. All was good until I borrowed a friends dump trailer (w/o electric brakes) Now I get this message displayed when hooking up 5'er. Have brake lights and turn signals when light switch is in auto position, no running lights at all. When switch is turned to...
  16. Doppleganger

    3500# > 4400# Dexter Axle Upgrade

    We have a 2020 Apex Nano 187RB, Outfitter and Off-Grid packages. So, with all that added weight, we only have about 450lbs of cargo capacity with a 3800# GVWR. Haven't weighed it yet, but I'm sure we're overweight. I downloaded the axle spec sheet from Dexter and was comparing the 3500#...
  17. SP

    Duotherm ducted 13,500 btu

    Time to check why the ducts are not blowing ac, I removed all vents and the interior shroud to ac , snuck a camera in all of them, finding no areas that needed sealing, except 1 and I sealed it, I tried putting a deflector inside of squirrel cage to direct air into duct chambers a little better...
  18. BT

    Predator 3500 inverter

    We bought the predator 3500 inverter. Everytime we run the ac even with nothing else on it continues to go into overload. We have a 30amp trailer that is the Cherokee 264ck. Any input as to why it may keep going into overload.
  19. DA

    1/2 ton truck (Tahoe) towing 3500lb TT-WDH or not.

    Hey Folks, First post. New to the TT life but not new to camping or pulling trailers. I have a 2010 Tahoe with 8k tow capacity. I will be towing a 3500lb TT that has been properly loaded however the potential issue are the two bikes mounted to the 4" bumper. Around 100lbs with both bikes...
  20. TD

    Negative Ram 3500 warranty

    I have a 2017 Dynamax Rev that I totally enjoy but I recently had a failed air conditioner that came with the Ram chassis. I was told it had a 3 year warranty but since the chassis was purchased by Dynamax in 2016 the warranty period for the chassis started in 2016, even though I didn’t drive...
  21. FL

    Super quiet 3500 watt inverter generator

    Just wanted to tell the group of a generator find I made after extensive search. I was looking into the HARBOR FREIGHT PREDATOR "3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator". After reading and researching I found that the NORTHERN TOOL "Powerhorse Inverter Generator — 3500 Surge Watts, Model#...
  22. TR

    Excessive DEF fluid use in 2020 Silverado 3500

    I recently took a 2,000 mile round trip. 500 miles into the trip light comes on and says I have 900 miles left on def, at 1,0000 miles light comes on and says I have 200 miles left. The check engine light came on before I got home. OnStar ran a diagnostic and found a injector problem. My 2012...
  23. CA

    Front sway bar for MB Sprinter 3500

    I have a 2015 Forest River Solera, 24’ on a MB Springer 3500. This is my first motorhome, but have been RVing for many years in a fifth wheel. I’ve had SumoShocks installed on the front and rear to help with stability, and there was significant improvement, but I don’t like the “dipping” that...
  24. OU

    Predator 3500 Gen

    Read some older threads about this generator. Anyone have significant hours accumulated on one yet? I have seen a few negative youtube vids on them but also some positives. I know oil break-in is imperative. Thanks
  25. WA

    Scan tool for mercedes 2018 3500

    I want to reset the service days past due! Which it isn't because it was changed early, hence the problem. I have a 2019 dynamax Isata 3 24fw. It has the 3.0 diesel Mercedes v6. I want to know so I can buy a good scan tool, which ones have worked for people in resetting the oil and service...

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