RAM EcoDiesel a Flop for Towing

Tystevens wrote:

Bionic Man wrote:
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.

Yep, I'd agree with all of this. I wonder how many trucks can hold 55 mph towing near their max up that hill? I've always looked at tow ratings as having to do more with chassis capability and longevity, not a certification of how fast I can tow up ANY mountain out there.

Well said to both of you.

Good grief, it is a tough pull. Anyone who thinks a vehicle is gonna maintain speed all the way up is just being delusional.

Holding WOT (or wide open throttle :B ) on the vehicle in question all the way up must have really caused EGT's to go high.

Then again, on the gas engined eco boost, I wonder how high the EGT's got on that one?????

I will admit total ignorance about the Ford eco boost, but it is a turbo'd engine, isn't it???????????