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Single rear wheel or dually? Compare the complete load.
Choose a RAM 3500 rear-wheel configuration around payload, axle ratings and trailer hitch load, then compare width, parking and ownership needs. Dually capability must be verified on the actual truck.
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Choose a RAM 3500 rear-wheel configuration around payload, axle ratings and trailer hitch load, then compare width, parking and ownership needs. Dually capability must be verified on the actual truck.
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Browse new RAM 3500 trucks. Confirm SRW or DRW configuration and the ratings of each candidate VIN.
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Single rear wheel or dually? Compare the complete load.
Choose a RAM 3500 rear-wheel configuration around payload, axle ratings and trailer hitch load, then compare width, parking and ownership needs. Dually capability must be verified on the actual truck.
Three checks before choosing rear wheels
- Carried load: total the occupants, cargo, added equipment and loaded tongue or pin weight.
- Vehicle and trailer limits: check payload, individual axles, tires, hitch, trailer and combined-weight requirements.
- Daily fit: verify physical access and the costs of operating the truck when it is not towing.
Use measured loaded weights wherever possible. Compare the truck with the trailer in its normal working configuration; an empty trailer weight does not establish the load for a livestock, equipment or RV trip.
More comparison answers
Can airbags increase the truck’s payload rating?
Do not treat an accessory as an increase in the manufacturer’s ratings. Verify the vehicle’s stated limits and the effect of added equipment weight before towing or hauling.
How should I account for a fifth-wheel hitch?
Include hitch hardware and loaded pin weight in carried load, along with passengers and cargo. Confirm trailer-to-cab clearance, compatible mounting and hitch ratings.
Is the RAM 3500 Chassis Cab the same comparison?
No. A 3500 Chassis Cab is intended for a compatible body or upfit. Review the completed vehicle’s weight and ratings separately from the pickup.
What information should ranch or commercial buyers bring?
Bring typical and maximum loaded weights, body or bed equipment, trailer specifications and worksite access measurements. Include tools and occupants carried during a normal workday.
Where can I compare available RAM 3500 trucks?
Start with the RAM 3500 model guide and current inventory. Ask for the VIN’s ratings and a written quote before selecting SRW or DRW.
Factory ordering, clear pricing and delivery
Choose an available vehicle or plan a factory order with no dealer market adjustment. Our documentary fee is $225; your itemized quote also shows applicable taxes, title and registration, selected options and any delivery charge.
Bonham offers no-charge door-to-door delivery within 300 miles and delivery quotes beyond 300 miles. Send your destination ZIP code for written arrangements, timing and any applicable delivery cost. Read our vehicle delivery process.
We honor applicable manufacturer sold-order price protection. Eligible incentives can be protected at order, with qualifying improved offers considered at delivery under the manufacturer’s program rules. Ask us to document eligibility, program compatibility and the selected incentive option for your order.
Request an itemized quote with your configuration, trade details and destination.
Work through the hitch-load calculation
Our 2026 RAM 3500 fifth-wheel and payload guide shows how passengers, hitch hardware, cargo and trailer pin weight fit into the same payload budget. Use that worksheet when comparing a single-rear-wheel truck with a dually.
Direct answers
Questions before your next step
What do SRW and DRW mean?
SRW means single rear wheel on each side of the rear axle. DRW, often called a dually, has two rear wheels per side. The complete configuration determines its ratings.
Do I need a dually for every fifth-wheel trailer?
No. Compare the trailer’s loaded pin weight and total loaded weight with the actual truck, hitch and axle limits. Some combinations fit an SRW truck; other jobs call for a suitably configured dually.
Does a dually automatically have the maximum advertised towing rating?
No. Manufacturer maximums require particular configurations. Confirm cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, axle and towing equipment for the specific VIN.
What everyday measurements should I check?
Measure gates, parking spaces and garage clearance. Account for rear-fender width, mirrors and turning space. Check access where you load, unload and store the truck and trailer.
Is tire ownership different with a dually?
A dually has additional rear tires. Compare tire size, load rating, replacement cost and the manufacturer’s rotation and pressure instructions for the actual wheel configuration.
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