First Tow With New Hemi.....did well!
We just completed our first tow with our new 2013 Ram 2500 Hemi....TT is 7300# dry, so I am assuming about 8000# as we towed. I was really surprised how well it towed overall compared to the 2011 G...
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I have a similar truck with a long bed and 4.10 rear. The HEMI is very capable of towing without the need to go diesel in most cases. On a recent 260 miles trip on the way home from the Adirondack's, I almost forgot my trailer was behind me.
My HEMI does much better using 89 octane fuel. Sometimes I'll fill up with 92 octane at a local BJ's, because the 92 octane is cheaper than 89 octane in my area. I'll get about 10-12 mpg when towing depending on conditions and about 16.5mpg on highway without my trailer.
I have a friend that tows with a 2010 Chevy 2500 with a 6.0 and he hates it. Even without his trailer the best he can get is 10mpg.
Good luck with your new truck.
My HEMI does much better using 89 octane fuel. Sometimes I'll fill up with 92 octane at a local BJ's, because the 92 octane is cheaper than 89 octane in my area. I'll get about 10-12 mpg when towing depending on conditions and about 16.5mpg on highway without my trailer.
I have a friend that tows with a 2010 Chevy 2500 with a 6.0 and he hates it. Even without his trailer the best he can get is 10mpg.
Good luck with your new truck.
