Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Towing a Fifth Wheel
I'm sure this topic has been completely exhausted but wanted to specifically ask about towing a fifth with my 2018 Ram 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi & 4.10 gearing. I currently tow a Travel Trailer (vibe 308...
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My Brother and I have the same trucks 2018 Ram Bighorn CC SB SRW his w the Hemi mine w the Cummins. The Hemi is amazing. It’s the most powerful gas truck I’ve driven. Smooth and enjoyable to drive. The Cummins when I first got it, I did not like the tranny. I have the HO and Aisin. However, after about 15,000 miles or so, it changed and it seems like at 50,000 miles it finally broke in. The tranny and especially the Cummins are a joy to drive.
Comparing the two, if you are going on long trips out west where FUEL mileage is an issue get the Cummins. I added a 46 gallon gravity drain aux tank and I can go at least 700 miles before I need to find a fuel station. 1400 miles without my camper which is a Cedar Creek 34IK running about 14,500 lbs loaded.
The Hemi would have to fix an aux tank with a fuel pump. You can’t gravity drain gasoline. Plus the Cummins gets about 11 mpg towing and I think I’d be 8 mpg or less with his truck.
The 4.10 gears and the Hemi will tow a house but you have to stop every 225 miles or so to fuel up. A real liability out west and a pain on long trips and a serious concern for long desolate stretches out west.
Sounds like the Hemi is fine for your needs and it’s going to be way cheaper to maintain.
Comparing the two, if you are going on long trips out west where FUEL mileage is an issue get the Cummins. I added a 46 gallon gravity drain aux tank and I can go at least 700 miles before I need to find a fuel station. 1400 miles without my camper which is a Cedar Creek 34IK running about 14,500 lbs loaded.
The Hemi would have to fix an aux tank with a fuel pump. You can’t gravity drain gasoline. Plus the Cummins gets about 11 mpg towing and I think I’d be 8 mpg or less with his truck.
The 4.10 gears and the Hemi will tow a house but you have to stop every 225 miles or so to fuel up. A real liability out west and a pain on long trips and a serious concern for long desolate stretches out west.
Sounds like the Hemi is fine for your needs and it’s going to be way cheaper to maintain.
