Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?
ChopRod
Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2017-06-13 12:35 AM (#170056)
Subject: Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?


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Hi- anyone towing a gooseneck LQ trailer with a Dodge Ram equipped with the RamBox in-bed cargo boxes? Bed is narrower on the inside but not taller unless RamBox lids are open which wouldn't be when trailering, of course. Looking at a used Ram 2500 4X4 6.4L and know they are higher than my previous generation 2500- which I don't care for. It is also a shortbed and no issues with it. Travel around 1-2k mi per year going to various horse camps for trail riding. 
Any input is appreciated. Thx!

 
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mlfisher40
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2017-06-14 3:10 PM (#170059 - in reply to #170056)
Subject: RE: Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?


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I know you can't get a factory gooseneck hitch prep package wtih the Rambox. I believe it's because the puck system is too wide to accomodate the box. So, as long you can find an aftermarket hitch, i.e. B&W, I think you would be ok. Pulling a gooseneck with a shortbed on the other hand.
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ChopRod
Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2017-06-14 9:24 PM (#170062 - in reply to #170056)
Subject: RE: Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?


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 Thanks for the response. Also found that the RamBox drops the towing capacity down several hundred pounds. Nixted the idea- just too small a space anyways. Previous truck was a Ram quadcab short bed. Never had any issues towing. Tapered nose on LQ trailer that has a California king-sized bed in the goose.  7' wide helps too. An 8' wide square nosed unit- maybe not so good.
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huntseat
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2017-06-16 9:39 AM (#170074 - in reply to #170056)
Subject: RE: Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?


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I'd worry about how you were gonna get to the tools in the toolboxes in the event of an emergency.  Glad you nixed the idea. 
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ChopRod
Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2017-07-11 10:46 PM (#170253 - in reply to #170056)
Subject: RE: Any issues with Ram 2500 w/ RamBox towing gooseneck?


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 Gave up buying new havng acquired an 04 Ram 3500 dually with 5.9, 4:10 gears and only 72k mi. Way under book from private seller. Problem solved. Well, are problems ever really solved with no matter what you buy...... lol
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