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Lets see what you are towing!

Davidbt said:
I didn't have air bags on my 3500, and it sat level. I've never driven a truck with factory air bags, so I can't help you there. I hope you're able to test drive them both.
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I’m not trying to get factory air due to limited aftermarket suspension options. You say you can’t help me but you’re doing so very well. Thanks for your input. Feel free to direct message me with any info you have with your towing and ride experience (loaded and unloaded).
 
I've also never experienced the air system but those with it seem to report really liking it. My concern was seeing a video where if you overload it the system logs and errors that event and although I have no plans of ever doing that just something I didn't want to have for them to deny future issues. If your 10k goose trailer is the biggest your towing I don't see any issue with air or springs you'll have plenty of payload to spare. Haven't weighed with the 3500 yet but our max weight when on long RV trips was 10200 lbs on the RV axles and 2300lbs on the truck. We have more cargo capacity than we could use with the old truck hence the upgrade to the 3500.
 
From my own experience pulling my gooseneck trailers all over Texas and beyond:

I don't have factory air-ride but I wish I did. I don't have any plans for any large suspension upgrades, but I have been looking into air bag kits for my 2500. I have pulled my 24' gooseneck loaded with all kinds of stuff, probably getting close to or over 20,000lbs. In those few instances I wish I'd had the air-ride option.
 
McHenry2500 said:
From my own experience pulling my gooseneck trailers all over Texas and beyond:

I don't have factory air-ride but I wish I did. I don't have any plans for any large suspension upgrades, but I have been looking into air bag kits for my 2500. I have pulled my 24' gooseneck loaded with all kinds of stuff, probably getting close to or over 20,000lbs. In those few instances I wish I'd had the air-ride option.
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You probably need leafs under a 3500 with those numbers.
 
Here's an "non-terrible towing pic", My PW barely notices the TrailManor 2720QB is there other than losing about 3 mpg. The trailer sleeps 4 comfortably, comes fully equipped, only weighs 3,600 lbs (5,400 lbs. max. load) and expands to 27' long and full headroom. No sway at all when passing 18 wheelers or experiencing high crosswinds.
 

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Not today but from earlier this week. Started off a little crappy when the tire pressure monitor went off 30 mins into our journey. Ended up being a bad valve stem, this is the second time that has happened in the last year but different wheels. Other than that it’s been a good trip.

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Lonestar said:
Not today but from earlier this week. Started off a little crappy when the tire pressure monitor went off 30 mins into our journey. Ended up being a bad valve stem, this is the second time that has happened in the last year but different wheels. Other than that it’s been a good trip.

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Do you happen to be running cap sensors for your trailer TPMS on rubber valve stems? That can lead to premature failure. Just wondering. Sorry for your troubles. A bad valve stems still beats a blowout!!!


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whitexc said:
Do you happen to be running cap sensors for your trailer TPMS on rubber valve stems? That can lead to premature failure. Just wondering. Sorry for your troubles. A bad valve stems still beats a blowout!!!


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Yes I am. I have heard that moving to aluminum high pressure valve stems solves this problem but haven’t found anyone yet willing to do it. Just need to look harder :)
 
Lonestar said:
Yes I am. I have heard that moving to aluminum high pressure valve stems solves this problem but haven’t found anyone yet willing to do it. Just need to look harder :)
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Yup. Metal valve stems for sure. Any tire shop should be able to accommodate or if you have a trailer outfit nearby. Just don’t go to the camper stealership! They will sell you valve stems for the price of a new camper!


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Lonestar said:
Yes I am. I have heard that moving to aluminum high pressure valve stems solves this problem but haven’t found anyone yet willing to do it. Just need to look harder :)
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I have a cap style TPMS on my TT and used these. Very easy/ quick install in my driveway. Have used them for 2 years and thousands of miles without issue. I even keep a spare set just in case. They install with a simple open end wrench.
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Davidbt said:
I have roughly 5,000 miles with my cap style sensors. Now you have me wondering??
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Check yours out. It’s a known thing if you follow the rv stuff. Hate to see failures we can prevent.

I run them as well on a 150 series Reflection. It came equipped with metal valve stems.


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Had a hell of a time finding metal stems and a shop to install them. We also had leaking OEM stems on our new trailer with cap TPMS sensor. New truck has metal valve stem trailer sensors included might go put those in for double monitoring (still like temp sensing on the TMPS stem since the RAM sensors don't have temp monitoring).

Just got back from 2k miles trip up and around Lake Michigan with the new 2025 3500 MC. Loved the 8 speed and the HO engine made for a great trip!
 

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Did a bit of towing today made two trips picking up a few concrete blocks.
Bin/mafia blocks 3600 pounds each, 3 full ones and half one on each load, 12,600 pounds of block.
RAM worked fine, did do a bit of chewing on the second load coming up the driveway, it's a 14 to16 degree slope and today it had a lot of leaves on it also.
Lo range, first gear.
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Tongue weight was a bit lighter then I wanted this load.
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