Ram 2500 Hemi tow review - UPDATED
So I finally got to put some miles on towing my 5er. The trip was only about 60 miles, but had some rolling hills, a bit of city towing fighting long weekend traffic too. Set up is as pictured. Gc...
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thomasmnile wrote:ib516 wrote:
Honestly, it's downright zippy with the 4.10s. It's not great mpg wise though, so don't expect that to be good. It does about 8-10 towing 11,000#, 12 city and 15-16 hwy unloaded.
IB that is not bad mileage with a 4.10 rear axle. Granted you have a much more sophisticated transmission than the 48RE in my 05 3500 diesel, but those mileage figures aren't a lot lower than what I get towing or city driving.
My 2007 5.9 Cummins/48RE/3.73 would get 10-11 towing the same 5er, 14-15 city, and 19-21 hwy empty. However, diesel fuel is more costly than reg unleaded, so that makes up for some of the difference.
Either way, I'm still happy. The 2014 truck is light years ahead of the 07. Ride, interior quality, fit & finish, and this one will have a working heater when its -40* :).
