Ecodiesel: 19.46 MPG Towing 7,020 lbs.
dieselpowermag.com: Ram 1500 Ecodiesel vs. Ram 2500 CTD comparison (dated Feb 24,2014).
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In this comparison the Ram 1500 Ecodiesel got 19.46 MPG towing a 7,020 lb. load on a 260 mile loop that included a drive up a 7% grade to 5,000 ft. of elevation. They did report high engine temps during the climb, which subsided at the summit. Not sure what to make of that issue. They were towing a 2 axle trailer with a mid-sized, off-road 4x4 vehicle loaded on it. Obviously not a lot of frontal wind resistance, but still impressive. FWIW, their test truck had a 3.55 rear end. A 3.92 rear end is available as an option and would have increased tow capacity.
Sure, the jury is still out. But, all these initial tests are looking very promising--especially in terms of realworld, obtainable MPG numbers. Can't wait to get some real feedback, from real owners, as soon as a few thousand of these puppies get on the road.
This is definitely not enough truck for a lot of folks here. But, for those folks on RV.NET that tow smaller TT's, the Ecodiesel could be a very attractive option.
dieselpowermag.com link
In this comparison the Ram 1500 Ecodiesel got 19.46 MPG towing a 7,020 lb. load on a 260 mile loop that included a drive up a 7% grade to 5,000 ft. of elevation. They did report high engine temps during the climb, which subsided at the summit. Not sure what to make of that issue. They were towing a 2 axle trailer with a mid-sized, off-road 4x4 vehicle loaded on it. Obviously not a lot of frontal wind resistance, but still impressive. FWIW, their test truck had a 3.55 rear end. A 3.92 rear end is available as an option and would have increased tow capacity.
Sure, the jury is still out. But, all these initial tests are looking very promising--especially in terms of realworld, obtainable MPG numbers. Can't wait to get some real feedback, from real owners, as soon as a few thousand of these puppies get on the road.
This is definitely not enough truck for a lot of folks here. But, for those folks on RV.NET that tow smaller TT's, the Ecodiesel could be a very attractive option.
