Need advise from the Ram Owners

Grit dog wrote:
^Yup emissions and vgt actuator technology and the potential issues are a thing.
Of course each mfg is slightly different, but similar function and technology and all have their issues potentially.
I mean, I lost the trans in my last gasser at 60k miles. 2016 Chevy. Does that mean no gassers? Because I’ve ever lost a trans behind a diesel?

That’s where these arguments get pretty inane and opinionated.
Small sample case, I’ve stated before. Had somewhere around a 75 truck fleet of diesel pickups , all with DEF required emissions systems. About 30 of them were 2014 Rams, and the rest a split between the other 2 mfgs. All operated in the Arctic in the winter, no load, 1000s of hours of idling on each truck.
All had issues. The Rams, aside from freezing and cracking def injectors, we’re the most reliable with respect to clearing the soot and easiest, least intrusive to do manual regens on. All of them plugged up (with 100s of hours of idling in -20 to -50F temps and no ability to load them up or drive faster than 35mph empty) from time to time.

Back to OPs question, a NEW HD Hemi or Godzilla will provide a similar towing experience power wise and stopping, maybe even better , than a bone stock old 24V
Cummins. Even more so if the Cummins is handicapped with the anemic 47re trans.

100% different story if the 2nd Gen has a nice 60-100hp tune, a 6 speed handshaker and an aftermarket exh brake.
At only a few miles a year driven, that truck should still be like new though if we’ll cared for and you’re primarily buying more creature comforts and better brakes with a new HD gasser.

The argument about maintenance costs ( normal air fuel oil services) being higher is one that just makes me cringe. Yes they take more oil and have more filters. No question. But the % difference in total cost of ownership between gas and diesel simply due to that is so minute it’s of no consequence to anyone with an expensive vehicle.
It’s like saying it’s stupid to buy good bread because wonder bread is cheaper, when the good bread tastes better, is healthier for you and the slices are much bigger.
Moral of the story, if you pinch pennies on bread, get a gasser….

I was going to reply with that maintenance statement about the cost , but for those that do their maintenance on these diesels it’s not a big deal , and certainly not a deal breaker .

I’ve towed with gassers , never again .