jerem0621 wrote:
I had a 97 F150 with a 5.4 with 235 hp and 335 lb ft of tq. I pulled my TT that weighed 7000 lbs all over Tennessee. The truck handled well and accelerated fine, it wasn't winning any races but it wasn't slowing traffic down.
Now this Ram EcoDiesel has a little more HP (at lower RPM) and a what 90 more lb ft of torque? That with a better transmission and lower rear axle ratios will make a light duty towing beast that will get much better MPG.
I may have to look long and hard at buying one of these. I put a lot of miles on a vehicle and tend to travel 500 plus miles on vacation.
Anyone have any idea what kind of MPG this thing will get towing a 7-8000 lb travel trailer?
Thanks!
Jeremiah
How fast do you tow? At 55 to 57 MPH with my 21 foot TT at 4000 lbs, I get 16 to 18 MPG in a VW 3 liter Diesel AWD TDI. Touareg weighs 5000 pounds.
I think the Dodge should see 15 to 17 MPG, it's not as aerodynamic with the truck bed and cD being higher. All bets are off, as you increase your towing speed, MPG drop like a plutonium hammer.
I think you also need to check tow capacity, your trailer may be too heavy for the RAM truck. It's limit is 5500 to 6800, depending on configuration. I don't recommend trailering anywhere near the design limit specified. That's overworked, for a small 3 liter motor.
