2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Laramie for Sale

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SOLD

 

The next chapter of our life is beginning. We are selling our 5th Wheel and Truck. The next chapter will be a Motorhome and Toad. Our Toad has been purchased – 2011 Honda Element. Next comes the Motorhome.

All that said, we are selling our truck. It has been a great tow vehicle since 2009. Spread the word and let us know if you need further information.

Sale price $26,000

2008 Dodge RAM 5500 Laramie crew cab with a CM Hauler Back.  One owner with automatic transmission, approx 85,000 miles and rear wheel drive. Rear suspension converted from leaf springs to four bag Auto Flex Air Springs with self leveling system. Purchased new in July of 2009 and used to tow a 5th Wheel RV.  All regular maintenance completed in a timely manner.  Fuel mileage varies from about 12 to 15 depending on speed, towing, and wind. Approximately 14,000 miles on all 6 tires. All standard Laramie appointments such as leather heated seats, etc. Also has fold flat cargo floors in the crew compartment. Truck is clean and never smoked in. Truck has two compressed air systems, one for the air springs with a hose connection chuck on the back bumper and a second one in a side box for tires and miscellaneous use with off/on switch. Work light added to the top of the headache rack pointing to the rear.

 

Happy travels and many adventures along your journey.

 

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