New Ram/Cummins vs GM/Duramax on the IKE

ib516 wrote:

Huntindog wrote:
With the 60MPH limit for this test.... That was the biggest factor in the outcome. Both trucks were pretty much at the limit the whole way up the hill. With both trucks able to do that, there were very few areas where one could assert an advantage.
Though I would have liked to see a couple of DRWs go at it, I doubt the result would have changed much. With a 16k trailer and a 60 MPH limit... Neither truck will be pushed enough to make a difference.

What I saw, and what they said was that both trucks were only able to get to 56-58 mph flat out on at least some sections.

Which honestly still seems high to me. I tow that stretch several times per year. Did it 3 weeks ago with my 12k fiver and my 3k(?) Boat. My truck was between 40-45 most of the way up. I think that the higher profile of the RV must make a huge difference as I have a friend with a 2013 Ford and he is about the same speed.

As a side note, the speeds are about the same regardless if I tow the boat or not.