Well, Ram Truck is -- and it wants you to have a look at the Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck at several cities May through Dec. 1.
The Ram Long-Hauler is based on a Class 5 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, and is designed to suit the needs of anyone that tows multiple or heavy trailers, drives long distances or for small business owners looking for a “work horse” at the job site.
We have some highlights of the Ram Long-Hauler truck below, and you can see more on Flickr.
Designers started with a Class 5 Ram 5500 Crew Cab and converted to a Mega Cab passenger compartment, added an 8-foot box and upped the range between refueling stops with a mid-ship fuel tank. Combined with a second frame-mounted tank and a third, optional, bed-mounted auxiliary tank, total fuel capacity is 170 gallons.
With a 197.4-inch wheelbase and 37,500 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), the concept Long-Hauler from Ram is designed for those wanting to step up from a traditional Class 3 (one-ton) or Class 4 truck. Overall length of the Ram Long-Hauler is 24 feet, height is 79.1 inches and estimated curb weight is 9,300 lbs.
The powertrain for the concept truck includes an inline six-cylinder 6.7-liter High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine rated at 800 lb.-ft. of torque. Its diesel engine is mated to a six-speed, Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission with four-wheel-drive transfer case coupled to a 4.88 Dana 110 axle with dual rear wheels.
To help make trailer line-up easier on the fifth wheel, a separate back-up camera provides a full view of the bed.
A custom hitch-access tailgate allows easy hook-ups without the need to open or remove the entire tailgate.
Inside, interior noise levels have been heavily dampened with an
upgraded NVH package that ensures a quiet cabin environment.
In-cabin power includes 115V and 12V outlets front and rear. With
the interior Wi-Fi enabled, passengers can easily work on laptop
computers connected to the Internet during long drives.
While you may get a feel for the Ram Long-Hauler from the above, nothing beats a hands on look. To get your own look at the Ram Long-Hauler, make plans to attend one of the below tour stops:
May 5-7
Kentucky
Derby
Louisville, Ky.
June 10-11
Turbo
Diesel Register Rally
Columbus, Ind.
July/August
Rodeo Circuit
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Farm
Progress Show
Decatur, Ill.
Sept. 13-15
Husker
Harvest
Grand Island, Neb.
Sept. 19
NTEA New Product
Conference
Dearborn, Mich.
Oct. 18-20
Sunbelt
Expo
Moultrie, Ga.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1
National R.V. Show
Louisville, Ky.
