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CaroleeS
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Sep 18, 2019

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 mileage we can expect? We are currently getting 7 in our 24 year old truck. Our goal is to improve at least 50% on that. HELP
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    TurnThePage
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    Sep 19, 2019
    I tend to try to keep up with traffic at least a little. My Ram 5.7L averages 8 - 9 most of the time. If I'm taking my time, and I'm not in the mountains, it will drift up to 10 or 11 MPG.

    My old truck also got around 7. Besides the mileage difference, the difference in towing performance is spectacular.

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