Ram Laramie 5.7 HEMI towing MGP
We are looking at a Ram Laramie 1500 with 5.7 HEMI MDS engine. Manufacturer says mpg is 17 city and 21 hwy. We will be towing a trailer about 6500 pounds. Anyone have ANY clue what kind of mileag...
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prichardson wrote:
Trailer frontal shape and towing speed are as big of factors as weight. With today's engine technology gains vs that of two decades ago you will probably gain about 1 MPG or so when towing with any newer truck.
Yup!
Unfortunately, until we start getting wind-tunnel-tested trailers, that's about all we can hope for. It's not the weight, it's the aero!
