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I think that is only in a few cash strapped states...most states don't do that.....ntsqd said:Downside to any 1 ton is the additional weight fees.....
I think that is only in a few cash strapped states...most states don't do that.....ntsqd said:Downside to any 1 ton is the additional weight fees.....
And thanks to states like that, I'm stuck with a 9900# payload on my Ram so they can sneak it in as a 3/4 Ton. The math doesn't add up, axle weight ratings put it at 12,500 lbs, tires have plenty of load capacity, brakes are the same as the one ton.Ripperj said:Ct does, state is definitely broke
If I recall 10001# is a magic number I'm sure that ford and possibly others play games with this. Before I got my Ram I drove tons of trucks and I remember 350s with 99xx# gvrws , just a few pounds under.
Not sure I understand why you are stuck, I found lots of higher gvrws over 10k, but the 99xx ones are available for those that don't want the higher fees. I think you have to register commercial here over 10k which probably increases insurance ratesslus said:And thanks to states like that, I'm stuck with a 9900# payload on my Ram so they can sneak it in as a 3/4 Ton. The math doesn't add up, axle weight ratings put it at 12,500 lbs, tires have plenty of load capacity, brakes are the same as the one ton.
I spent some time in the charts before I purchased the 2500 over the 3500.Ripperj said:Not sure I understand why you are stuck, I found lots of higher gvrws over 10k, but the 99xx ones are available for those that don't want the higher fees. I think you have to register commercial here over 10k which probably increases insurance rates
Interesting!Squatch said:The reason fleet trucks are down rated is drivers licensing. Commercial drivers over 10,000 need a CDL.
We went through this at the phone company many years ago when they changed the laws. They had to burn the trailer hitches off of things like my cube van and re-register them under 10k. Or they would have had to make us all get CDL's.
Congrats on your new truck!kmacafee said:I am transitioning from a Tacoma with a FWC to a Ram 3500 with a flatbed and Bundutec camper. So far, I just have the truck.
I truck shopped for months and saw some interesting trends:
1.There are far more diesels than gassers, especially in the 1 ton category.
2. Basic trucks are hard to find. Dealers told me that trucks have become fashion statements and people want moon roofs, leather etc, etc. One suggested that I would need to order a basic truck to get what I wanted.
3. Used truck prices are ridiculous and not all that common in the 1 ton category.
I ended up with a 2015 Ram 3500 gasser in Laramie trim with 18000 miles on it. It was a very, very good deal. It comes with every bell and whistle except, thankfully a moonroof.
I’m glad I went with a 1 ton - not having to worry much about exceeding a vehicles load capacity is a good thing.
I live (Edmonton, Alberta).kmacafee said:3. Used truck prices are ridiculous and not all that common in the 1 ton category.
Bill D said:I live (Edmonton, Alberta).
There are 1000's available. As long as you like white.
Prices:
10 year old (gas) start at about $10,000 CAD. 5 year old trucks are usually under $30,000 CAD (~60,000 miles).
What kind of prices are you used to seeing?
kmacafee said:Not here in Minnesota. I’ve seen 5 year old diesel 1 tons with 150,000 miles and they are asking 30k. The sales guys will say that engine is just getting broken in. To which I reply yeah and the rest of the truck is just getting broken.
Thanks for the laugh this am...