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04-28-2007, 02:25 PM
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New Member
2006 25' Classic
elkins park
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input please
You all have been so helpful and informative. Thank you.
Is my Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9L Cummins adequate for a 25' A/S over mountainous terrain?
Please let me know what you think.
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04-28-2007, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master  Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
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Make sure you reinforce the tongue of your trailer so your truck don't
YANK IT OFF!!!
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04-28-2007, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
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I used to sell them there Dodge's with that Cummins Diesel...I love those trucks...you will have plenty of power!
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04-28-2007, 02:37 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
I think that your 3/4 ton Dodge diesel should be more that sufficient to pull a 25' Airstream in any conditions.
We pull our 2005 25' Safari with our 3/4 ton Suburban with the 6.0 liter gas engine. We have done about 15,000 miles in the last year in all conditions and terrain, and have always been well within our comfort zone.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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04-28-2007, 07:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Yakima
, Washington
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Originally Posted by gleebin
You all have been so helpful and informative. Thank you.
Is my Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9L Cummins adequate for a 25' A/S over mountainous terrain?
Please let me know what you think.
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I say this tongue in cheek...YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING?...RIGHT???
Of course its more truck than you need to pull a 25 footer. Matter of fact your probably at least 5,000# under the GCVW of the truck. COME on tell us your jokin 
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04-28-2007, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
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You will be fine to go up any mountain you can get traction on. 
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04-28-2007, 08:07 PM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
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Hell, you can carry four people, go up an 8% grade with the AC on !
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04-28-2007, 10:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 16' International CCD
1997 25' Safari
hamilton
, Montana
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Hi Gleebin,, yep,, lots of power,, you will have no problems,,, wish i had your truck,, i need it,,,, donna
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04-29-2007, 09:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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As long as you do not attempt to climb more than a 90 degree grade.
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04-29-2007, 01:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2006 31' Classic
Jefferson Co
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2007
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i have just towed a 31` classic through western Pa. and.W.Va, with a Dodge diesel. In tow haul, I had no problems at all. The diesel is not modified and felt as if it wanted more, just to prove itself. good luck
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04-29-2007, 01:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 22' International CCD
San Luis Obispo
, California
Join Date: May 2005
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You can even pull your Airstream straight up El Capitan in Yosemite with that truck! 
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Wayne
2002 22' CCD
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi
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04-29-2007, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
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gleebin, I just towed a 12000lb 5th wheel back from Florida, I don't think you will have any trouble with your Dodge. But I did pass two Dodge's pulling trailers and they were both going up hills. 
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Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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04-29-2007, 03:42 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Dodge 2500 and a 25 ft AS not a problem.
I have a F-250 6.0L Diesel and a 31 Classic. No Problem passing trucks going up hill. Try that with your gas trcuk on Cabbage Hill!
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Sarah, Snowball 
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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