Hi Guys,

I have a change to purchase a 2000 2005 V10, 5 speeds 70 K miles, 2x4.

The body has no rust but the frame has rust that is pitted on it lightly. The dash is cracked, no a/c. It's not a Laramie, it is the base model.

The engine has no knock or pining sounds.

It was used for pulling a fifth wheel.

The guy is asking $ 6K.

I want to use it for a truck camper but he doesn't have the right tires on it for the load.

Is it a lot ?

What should I look for ?

Thanks for your help.

 

6K? That still seems like a lot to me.... Even though it is low mileage..... I paid 3300 for my 98, and it is fully loaded, granted it had 132K on it when I bought it....

 

I don't think it's so far out of there for the mileage and (described) condition. Here in the high desert of Oregon nice 2nd gen diesels can go for more than twice that. I'd pay 6k for a nice late model 4WD with camper special package. Maybe a bit high for a 2WD. Definitely look for the camper special package if you want to put a truck camper on it.

 

Thanks for the info.

I have a stupid question, how do I know that it has the camper package?

 

Easiest is to use the VIN and enter it here: https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
I *believe* (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) only the camper special vehicles have a rear anti-roll bar (swaybar). In any case they are riding really rough when not loaded

 

Thanks DerTruck,

Here are the options:

Heavy Duty Service Group
Trailer Tow Group
Camper Special Group

5-Speed HD Manual Transmission
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
Dana M80 Rear Axle

LT245/75R16E BSW All Season Tires

 

Sounds like it's set up right for your needs, just be sure to run the right spec tires for the load.

And DerTruck is right about the sway bar on that year truck.