RAM EcoDiesel a Flop for Towing
Here's the lowdown. Bruce
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Last I checked, RAM was selling as many EcoDiesels as they can build - WAY more than they anticipated.
Is it the best towing engine out there? Nope. Under these extreme conditions, is the 2.7 EB a better towing engine? Yes.
Under what I would consider normal towing conditions, with the market RAM is going after - someone who occasionally tows something other than a large RV, the Eco Diesel is a good option. If towing is your primary concern, buy something else. RAM says as much on their website.
On a parallel note, I really don't think most of the posters here realize just how tough I70 eastbound up to the Eisenhower tunnel is. My 2012 in my signature crests the hill between 40 - 45 MPH towing my 12,000 pound fifth wheel. My buddies 2013 F350 6.7 tows his similar trailer at the same speeds. I don't remember the last time I saw a post claiming that the current generation HD diesel trucks are under powered, but by that measure it obviously is.
Is it the best towing engine out there? Nope. Under these extreme conditions, is the 2.7 EB a better towing engine? Yes.
Under what I would consider normal towing conditions, with the market RAM is going after - someone who occasionally tows something other than a large RV, the Eco Diesel is a good option. If towing is your primary concern, buy something else. RAM says as much on their website.
On a parallel note, I really don't think most of the posters here realize just how tough I70 eastbound up to the Eisenhower tunnel is. My 2012 in my signature crests the hill between 40 - 45 MPH towing my 12,000 pound fifth wheel. My buddies 2013 F350 6.7 tows his similar trailer at the same speeds. I don't remember the last time I saw a post claiming that the current generation HD diesel trucks are under powered, but by that measure it obviously is.
