jmtandem wrote:
You are certainly entitled to your opinion. There are many folks that tow 12,000 pounds in the west and travel over 7000 foot or higher mountain passes.
The OP said:
The Eisenhower tunnel is a section of interstate that very few people will ever drive with a very heavy trailer behind.
He was talking about that exact run, not a stretch you deem "comparable," as that IG is the only stretch they tested.
Furthermore, the OP said:
However an owner making very very seldom climbs in elevation should still be satisfied with this combination. But if towing heavy frequently in elevation above 7k I would seriously consider the 6.7 cummins engine.
What's the problem with that statement?
I have owned the 6.4L for over a year now and have towed 25% of the miles on the truck, and I agree with everything the OP said. This engine isn't for everyone, but it should be considered, regardless of the IG video.
Why is that single test the be-all-end-all, and not this:
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2014/08/ultimate-three-quarter-ton-hd-challenge-and-the-winner-is.htmlI don't say any of this as a RAM-homer, as I traded in a Chevy and will consider any of the Big Three for my next truck.
