just finished a 2588 mile trip pulling about 12000 lbs. (5th wheel)DW kept track and here is the low 9.4 and high 11.9-2013 Dodge 3500 4x4 with 6 speed stick-truck did a very good job-I was impressed!...
Larry, would you want to take a 2 or 3 MPG hit upgrading to the newest and best?
I do not want a new truck that bad! I would look for a late model third gen Dodge with 6 speed manual(2206 or early 2007) or hold you head from falling off, a 2006 or early 2007 GM (classic) Duramax/Allison.