2016/2017 Ram 2500 CC short bed towing
Hey all, would like some input on the new Ram 2500 CC. I currently have a 2015 F250 SD and tow a 2015 Primetime Crusader 5th wheel with auto slider. Tows great, no prob but just not completely happy w...
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We had a 2014 RAM EcoDiesel and pulled a 31.5 TT weighing 7,000 pounds loaded. The EcoDiesel would get 13 to 14 mpg towing which was great but going up hills the sweet spot for that truck was between 45 to 50 mph max. The truck would do more but I don't like to rev the engine. Also the EcoDiesel would get 26.5 mpg not towing on the open road.
We traded up to a 2015 RAM 2500 Mega Cab CTD with plans on moving up to a little larger 5th wheel. The 2500 pulls our 7,000 pound TT with no problem at all. Only problem I had towing with the 2500 was going up the Grapevine (I-5). Before I knew it we were doing 85 mph a speed I don't do while towing. The 2015 Ram 2500 gets me between 11 to 12 mpg towing, 16 to 17 around town (not towing) and 20 to 21 on the freeway not towing.
So far I find the RAM to be a great truck with no problems in the 16 months I have had the truck (15,000 miles). Ok, I did just have the front end aligned, boy that made a nice difference in driving too. My only suggestion would be if you haven't already bought a new truck yet look into getting a 1 ton instead of the 3/4 ton. Fuel mileage is the same, at least that is what all the 1 ton owners I have talked to say they get on the road. Plus with the 1 ton you get a lot more cargo weight capability, 2,000 in the 3/4 ton, 4,000 in the 1 ton SRW and 6,000 in the DRW trucks. Cargo weigh is important when towing a 5th wheel.
We traded up to a 2015 RAM 2500 Mega Cab CTD with plans on moving up to a little larger 5th wheel. The 2500 pulls our 7,000 pound TT with no problem at all. Only problem I had towing with the 2500 was going up the Grapevine (I-5). Before I knew it we were doing 85 mph a speed I don't do while towing. The 2015 Ram 2500 gets me between 11 to 12 mpg towing, 16 to 17 around town (not towing) and 20 to 21 on the freeway not towing.
So far I find the RAM to be a great truck with no problems in the 16 months I have had the truck (15,000 miles). Ok, I did just have the front end aligned, boy that made a nice difference in driving too. My only suggestion would be if you haven't already bought a new truck yet look into getting a 1 ton instead of the 3/4 ton. Fuel mileage is the same, at least that is what all the 1 ton owners I have talked to say they get on the road. Plus with the 1 ton you get a lot more cargo weight capability, 2,000 in the 3/4 ton, 4,000 in the 1 ton SRW and 6,000 in the DRW trucks. Cargo weigh is important when towing a 5th wheel.
