STREGA
Explorer
The truck of choice for build:
2016 Ram 3500 4X4 regular cab, SRW, cab/chassis in a Tradesman level trim. 6.4L Hemi with a 6-speed Aisin transmission, manual shift transfer case and 4.44 axle ratio. Payload is 3,830 lbs, max towing is 17,680 lbs and GCWR is 24,000 lbs.
Reason I chose this truck:
I'am a full time RV'er and need a truck capable of towing a 32' bumper pull trailer that has a 12,500 lbs GVWR when loaded and a payload capacity around 3,500 lbs. Although I really wanted a Power Wagon because of it's off road capabilities it came up short on its towing/payload/GCWR ratings. I also wanted a flatbed so by buying a cab/chassis I didn't have to remove a pickup bed and try to sell it (or most likely give away) since I have no where to store it. Also the 6.4L Hemi with the Aisin tranny combo is only available with the cab/ chassis.
Build plan for this truck:
Install a aluminum flatbed, mount a FWC Hawk popup camper, storage boxes under the bed and between the cab and camper storage for spare tire, fuel cans, propane tanks and other items that I do not want inside the camper. Not looking to go to crazy on mods but slightly larger tires and I like the AEV Katla rims. A front bull bar bumper is also on the list, don't think a snorkel will be installed but you never know....
Truck pics as it came from dealership:
2016 Ram 3500 4X4 regular cab, SRW, cab/chassis in a Tradesman level trim. 6.4L Hemi with a 6-speed Aisin transmission, manual shift transfer case and 4.44 axle ratio. Payload is 3,830 lbs, max towing is 17,680 lbs and GCWR is 24,000 lbs.
Reason I chose this truck:
I'am a full time RV'er and need a truck capable of towing a 32' bumper pull trailer that has a 12,500 lbs GVWR when loaded and a payload capacity around 3,500 lbs. Although I really wanted a Power Wagon because of it's off road capabilities it came up short on its towing/payload/GCWR ratings. I also wanted a flatbed so by buying a cab/chassis I didn't have to remove a pickup bed and try to sell it (or most likely give away) since I have no where to store it. Also the 6.4L Hemi with the Aisin tranny combo is only available with the cab/ chassis.
Build plan for this truck:
Install a aluminum flatbed, mount a FWC Hawk popup camper, storage boxes under the bed and between the cab and camper storage for spare tire, fuel cans, propane tanks and other items that I do not want inside the camper. Not looking to go to crazy on mods but slightly larger tires and I like the AEV Katla rims. A front bull bar bumper is also on the list, don't think a snorkel will be installed but you never know....
Truck pics as it came from dealership:
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