2014 Ultimate 1 Ton Challenge results
2014 Ultimate HD Challenge 1. GMC 2. Ram 3. Ford
Forum Discussion
To add to this desired testing theme:
1. Let each manufacturer configure the truck to what they think is the ideal hauler. As long as the options and combinations are available to the buyer, I say it is fair to compare them. If someone complains their choice of vehicle does not have a comparable option, that sounds like poor optioning choices by that manufacturer that should reflect in the results.
2. I would like to see the tests all hauling the same payload. If one truck is built heavier than another, that weight penalty is on the manufacturer. I want see how each truck does with 10K or 15K lbs and not be adjusted because one truck is portlier than another.
3. Adjust each brake controller bias properly for the trailer instead of using the mid range setting. Some controllers will have ranges that span differently than others so why try to use the scale as absolute?
4. Let's get some heat metrics from the engine, transmission and brakes after each run so we can compare efficiencies.
5. How about some standing starts from steeper grades? How many of you have had to stop on steep drives or approaches and then get rolling?
6. Let's see more testing of low speed (15 to 30 mph), mid speed (25 to 45 mph) and high speed (45 to 65 mph) passing on flats and inclines. Take distance measurements instead of time. If you get stuck behind a semi on a grade, does your truck have enough reserve to safely pass it or will you be following the semi the rest of the way up the hill?
1. Let each manufacturer configure the truck to what they think is the ideal hauler. As long as the options and combinations are available to the buyer, I say it is fair to compare them. If someone complains their choice of vehicle does not have a comparable option, that sounds like poor optioning choices by that manufacturer that should reflect in the results.
2. I would like to see the tests all hauling the same payload. If one truck is built heavier than another, that weight penalty is on the manufacturer. I want see how each truck does with 10K or 15K lbs and not be adjusted because one truck is portlier than another.
3. Adjust each brake controller bias properly for the trailer instead of using the mid range setting. Some controllers will have ranges that span differently than others so why try to use the scale as absolute?
4. Let's get some heat metrics from the engine, transmission and brakes after each run so we can compare efficiencies.
5. How about some standing starts from steeper grades? How many of you have had to stop on steep drives or approaches and then get rolling?
6. Let's see more testing of low speed (15 to 30 mph), mid speed (25 to 45 mph) and high speed (45 to 65 mph) passing on flats and inclines. Take distance measurements instead of time. If you get stuck behind a semi on a grade, does your truck have enough reserve to safely pass it or will you be following the semi the rest of the way up the hill?
