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goducks10
Aug 01, 2018Explorer
I've only towed in the mountains with my 6.4. Haven't had it lomg enough to get out on the interstates. I will in a few weeks though.
I can say that it does just fine in the mtns of Oregon. Is it like my previous 2500 CTD? Heck no, not even close. I start out at 134' el, peak at 5000' and end up at 3000'. The trip back is in reverse. Can't say as I feel much power loss at 5000'.
My 5er is 9300 lbs. The truck seems about right with that weight. I couldn't fathom towing near the max at 15,400 or even 12-13,000 in the mtns and I have 4.10's. What I do like more about the truck is the nicer ride, easier steering, faster warmups and being able to get fuel just about anywhere for cheaper.
If Ram puts an 8 sp in the 2500-3500 in 2020 I may even take a look at one. I hate the 1-2 shift spacing. The 6.4 with 4.10 actually accelerates faster when towing that the CTD did, but when I hit 2nd gear it drops off faster and the race is over. In my situation the 6.4 is just easier to live with than the diesel.
Each to their own I guess.
I can say that it does just fine in the mtns of Oregon. Is it like my previous 2500 CTD? Heck no, not even close. I start out at 134' el, peak at 5000' and end up at 3000'. The trip back is in reverse. Can't say as I feel much power loss at 5000'.
My 5er is 9300 lbs. The truck seems about right with that weight. I couldn't fathom towing near the max at 15,400 or even 12-13,000 in the mtns and I have 4.10's. What I do like more about the truck is the nicer ride, easier steering, faster warmups and being able to get fuel just about anywhere for cheaper.
If Ram puts an 8 sp in the 2500-3500 in 2020 I may even take a look at one. I hate the 1-2 shift spacing. The 6.4 with 4.10 actually accelerates faster when towing that the CTD did, but when I hit 2nd gear it drops off faster and the race is over. In my situation the 6.4 is just easier to live with than the diesel.
Each to their own I guess.
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