Ram 2500 Auto Level Rear Air Suspension

[interstateflyer]

We've been looking at 2016 RAM 2500 TD 4x4s. We currently tow our 2014 23D with a RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi 4x2. We would like a 4x4 and a truck with more cargo capacity than the 1500. The 2500 will fill those needs. I realize that a 2500 might be overkill for towing a 23D.

I'm wondering if the tongue weight (max 800 lbs) would be sufficient to lower the rear of a stock 2500 to level with fuel full tank, passengers and cargo. Or, would we be better off having the RAM Auto Level Rear Air Suspension option to level truck and trailer?

[BAB]

Can't comment on the air suspension, as I didn't order it on my 2500. I tow a Classic (heavier tongue weight), but I can't imagine you're going to "sink" the rear end of your truck....remember, you're going to be using a WD hitch to move weight toward the front axles of your truck. Also, the move to coil spring on the rear back in '14 vs. leafs makes the truck really super in terms of towing. I have a ProPride and after around 30,000 miles with my truck and set-up I couldn't be happier -- or feel safer.

[interstateflyer]

After seeing photos of the system and reading comments regarding component complexity and exposure on a RAM forum, I'm not sure that I'd feel comfortable taking this system off-road or on an extended journey to say Alaska. The coil springs system that the air bags replace seems almost indestructible in comparison. I'd worry about a system failure (bag collapse) in a remote location. I can't get the image of the tour bus with the sagging rear corner out my mind.