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M_R_E_
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Mar 03, 2017

'16 Ram 2500 CTD first tow. Some thing is wrond

My first tow from MI to FL. I towed in towhaul and cruise. couldn't keep speed on small hills. Speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. Power in mountains was terrible. My old Ford 7.3 would out pull it . Something is wromg. Help
  • M.R.E. wrote:
    My first tow from MI to FL. I towed in towhaul and cruise. couldn't keep speed on small hills. Speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. Power in mountains was terrible. My old Ford 7.3 would out pull it . Something is wromg. Help

    What do you mean speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. That sound like either a downshift or the cruise kicking in. You need to take it to a dealer, not here.
  • Something maybe wrong but have you considered this truck may be setup differently than the old Ford.

    Things to consider
    Gearing in rear end
    Torque numbers
    If this has a 5 or 6 speed transmission vs. the Ford and it's 3 or 4 speed transmission. Hill climbs will be different the new truck may need to shift down more to get comparable gearing.

    Just my two cents.