What are your experiences towing with this vehicle

Towed an 8000# loaded TT and it was a GREAT fit.Now tow a 10,500# loaded 5th wheel and it's a good fit.I have 3.73 gears and it would probably be a bit better with the 4.10s but they are hard to find. The biggest complaint I have (and it's a common complaint) is the mile gap between 1st and 2nd gear. Slow, winding roads while towing are a pain. Basically, you can rev it out in 1st gear up to about 35 or lug in 2nd gear and hop back to 1st often.On the highway and up steep grades I can easily pull the speed limit. It's all about being able to get the RPMs to where the engine makes power. This thing is a workhorse as long as you can get to the sweet spot - 3500RPM+.

Good info thanks, I do have the 4.1gear ratio and currently pull about 8000# tt with ease. Was wondering about 5th wheel pulling with it. The numbers say no ptoblems but wanted to hear it.

mtofell1, do you have the Ram 68RFE or the Aisin?

What are your experiences towing with this vehicle If you have been towing with a diesel you will likely notice the difference in torque when towing with the 6.4. The 6.4 produces 429 foot pounds torque and the diesels in the big three today have twice that. You do not indicate what you plan to tow so it is hard to help you.

do you have the Ram 68RFE or the Aisin? My understanding is that the 6.4 comes with the 66rfe transmission not the 68rfe. The 68rfe is behind the diesel as the automatic or as you indicate the Aisin can be optional.

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rbos57
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Coil springs on my truck . Was thinking of adding air bags also.
Racine96
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
I think because yours have coil springs you will be over the payload and rear axle limit. What does the yellow sticker says for payload?
rbos57
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
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Racine96
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
If you are planning to pull a 10K FW, you may be fine. More than that will be a struggle. I tried with a 2500 to pull a 12K and while it could pull it, it was not a nice experience when I hit the hill country. I move to a 3500 RAM diesel. My personal experience. Wish you well.

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